Surachai PiragsaAs Thailand moves closer to the Feb 8 general election, the political trajectory of the People's Party (PP) is one of the most hotly debated questions in the electoral landscape. Stithorn: Voters reluctant to changeA bleak projectionFrom this perspective, Mr Stithorn offered a sobering electoral forecast for PP. On controversial issues such as military reform and Section 112 of the Criminal Code or the lese majeste law, Mr Stithorn advised restraint. "If you look at polling data, especially online and social media-based surveys, the PP's support is rising," Mr Phichai said. Under siege but unshakenFrom within the party, Natcha Boonchaiinsawat, a former Move Forward Party MP for Bangkok, acknowledged the Feb 8 election poses unique challenges.

Source: Bangkok Post January 10, 2026 23:40 UTC