Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut pointed to Lampang’s Constituency 2, where more than 7,000 ballots were ruled invalid despite a winning margin of only several thousand votes, saying the discrepancy had already led the party to seek a recount, reports the Bangkok Post.
Also, in Khon Kaen’s Constituency 3, where the margin between the winner and runner-up was only in the hundreds, the party has sought a recount, citing concerns over invalid and irregular ballots, he said.
The party’s legal adviser, Teera Suteevarangkul, has been appointed to lead a nationwide review of any anomalies, urging candidates and supporters to report suspected irregularities directly, said Mr Natthaphong.
Addressing rumours that the People’s Party was in talks with the Bhumjaithai Party to form a coalition government, Mr Natthaphong denied any such contact. He reiterated the party’s position that it would not join a government led by Bhumjaithai.
Multiple factors contributed to electoral victories and defeats, said Mr Natthaphong, stressing that the party would conduct a thorough post-election review to draw lessons and refine its political strategies. In some constituencies, he said, outcomes were shaped by tactical voting and constituency allocations among rival parties rather than by direct competition between candidates.
Despite the setbacks, he said the party remained fully motivated to continue working for the public, regardless of its role in parliament. “No one truly loses if the national interest comes first,” he said, adding that every vote cast for the People’s Party would continue to drive policy development and reform efforts.
Meanwhile, Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat posted a message on Facebook yesterday, expressing gratitude to supporters and reaffirming his commitment to improving the quality of life of Thai people.