Bangkok:Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, a Member of Parliament and leader of the People's Party, exercised his right to vote in the Social Security Board election, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nattapong arrived at polling station number 6 at Maharnnoparam School in the Chimphli Subdistrict, Taling Chan District. He cast his vote as an employer and noted the significant public awareness and participation.
He observed that the elections caused traffic congestion due to the large number of voters, highlighting the positive impact of high turnout on electing representatives that reflect the public's voice. Mr. Nattapong urged insured individuals and employers to continue participating, as funds from the Social Security Fund provide welfare benefits that positively affect both employees and employers.
While expressing optimism about the elections, Mr. Nattapong refrained from endorsing any specific team or candidate, underscoring the importance of exercising voting rights. He noted that high voter turnout is a positive indicator for any election, including this one.
The People's Party did not field a candidate, and Mr. Nattapong mentioned they would not have a dedicated team to monitor the vote count. He concluded by saying that everyone would have to wait for the election results to be announced later in the evening.