Bangkok: The People's Party held its general meeting, intensely discussing the party's future direction. The party reaffirmed its approach of combining ideas with community work, maintaining its goal of building a mass-based party.
According to Thai News Agency, the People's Party conducted its annual general meeting from April 24-26, 2026, with full attendance from party members and MPs. Discussions at the meeting focused on several key issues, including work approaches, ideology, addressing sensitive topics, networking, mass mobilization, regional work, and collaboration between provincial teams, volunteer MPs, and district representatives. The role of local candidates and political support within their areas was also a significant point of discussion.
Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, emphasized the importance of a shared spirit within the party. He highlighted the challenge of fostering a collaborative process where individuals advocating specific issues feel supported. The primary task, he noted, is driving change that connects all members, operating as a unified movement.
He acknowledged the need for internal intellectual development and the inclusion of external speakers to enhance strategic thinking. Mr. Nattapong stated that the party must engage more closely with civil society, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities between departments. This includes building the party, expanding the mass base and membership, organizing member relations events, and winning elections. He assured that suggestions from party representatives would be considered and implemented.
Mr. Nattapong further explained that this general meeting marks the starting point for developing internal processes into a more mass-based party. This approach shifts focus from merely addressing voters' expectations to empowering people to collectively create change, independent of the party's executive actions or government formation.
The People's Party plans to hold a follow-up meeting on April 26 to discuss restructuring, government scrutiny, and future directions.