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 as an employer at polling station number 6, Maharnnoparam School in Taling Chan District. He expressed satisfaction with the increased public awareness and the hope that both insured persons and employers would participate in large numbers.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nattapong noted significant traffic congestion at the entrance of the school due to the high volume of voters. He emphasized the importance of voter turnout, stating that it leads to representatives who better reflect the voices of the people. He also highlighted the role of the Social Security Fund in providing welfare for employees, which benefits employers as well.
Mr. Nattapong refrained from endorsing any specific team or candidate, focusing instead on the importance of broad participation. He expressed confidence that a high turnout is beneficial for any election, including the Social Security Board election. He acknowledged that the People's Party did not field a candidate and mentioned there would be no monitoring of the vote count from their side, leaving the results to be revealed in the evening.