At 10:00 AM on November 18, at the Anakhot Mai Building, Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party, along with Sarayut Jailak, the party's secretary-general, announced 12 candidates running for Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) chair positions under the party’s banner. The candidates will contest elections in Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Mukdahan, Nong Khai, Trat, Phuket, Surat Thani, Phang Nga, Songkhla, Samut Songkhram, Samut Prakan, and Nonthaburi.

The People’s Party also introduced a five-pronged policy agenda aimed at improving local governance and public services:

  1. Clean Drinking Water and Agricultural Water Access Year-Round
  2. Efficient Public Transport with Accessible Roads and On-Time Buses
  3. Comprehensive Healthcare Services Ensuring Accessibility Across All Locations
  4. Transparent and Responsive PAOs Serving the Public Efficiently
  5. Quality Education with Future-Ready Skills for Practical Application

The 12 PAO Candidates Are:

  1. Chiang Mai: Phan-art Chairat
  2. Lamphun: Wiradet Phupisit
  3. Mukdahan: Suphot Suariyapong
  4. Nong Khai: Uruyot Easkul
  5. Trat: Chonthee Numnoo
  6. Phuket: Dr. Lersak Leenanithikul
  7. Surat Thani: Dr. Jirachat Ruangwatcharin
  8. Phang Nga: Sutthichok Thongchumnoom
  9. Songkhla: Nirand Jindanark
  10. Samut Songkhram: Nuntiya Likitumnouychai
  11. Samut Prakan: Noppadol Somyanontanagul
  12. Nonthaburi: Lertmongkol Waravenuch

This marks a significant step for the People’s Party in expanding its influence at the provincial level, presenting a clear vision for improved local governance and public services.