“Suriya” brushes off falling popularity, denies talk of “Warawut” as PM candidate

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On October 17, 2025, at Pheu Thai headquarters, Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Pheu Thai Party Election Director, stated that the party had set a target of 200 candidates for the forthcoming election, with 183 already announced. Today, 22 more have been announced and he believes this launch will meet the needs of the public.

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Regarding the purchase of Pheu Thai MPs, Mr. Suriya revealed that a Pheu Thai MP allegedly called him and asked him to switch parties. The amount is significant, but he would not disclose a specific figure because it is shocking. If such a payment is made, how much will the investment be recouped during the elections? In the elections, which have been heavily debated, Mr. Suriya indicated that he believes in proposing measures that actually address popular concerns. As a result, the party will receive the number of votes it has targeted. The Pheu Thai Party has been monitoring social media trends and has detected a drop in the popularity of its competitor the People party.

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Reporters asked about the poll, which showed Pheu Thai falling to a moderate party and what they would do to revive its popularity, Mr. Suriya responded that the main issue is the conflict with Cambodia, and that he hasn't seen anything that could cause it to decline significantly. He believes that in the remaining time, the public will begin to understand what's happening. Regarding concerns about whether the referendum and the cancellation of the MOU along with the election will affect Pheu Thai's votes, Mr. Suriya believes it is up to the public to decide whether what has been done is good for the country. He feels there would be no problems as long as it benefits the country. In light of the MPs that left Pheu Thai and criticism that, despite its transformation, the party remains a broken machine, How confident is Pheu Thai's policy for the upcoming election? Mr. Suriya has remarked that he remains confident. After talking to leaders in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, including Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakikoson, a Pheu Thai core leader, he ensure that the new Pheu Thai Party will win.

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Finally, The Pheu Thai Party is now discussing the suitable time to introduce its Prime Minister candidate. Regarding reports that Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, a party-list MP and leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, might be considered a candidate for the Pheu Thai Party, Mr. Suriya responded that he had “not heard of such claims”, including rumors that his name was included. Mr. Suriya added that there had been no discussion about it and that if a suggestion was made, whether he was ready or not, we should wait until then rather than making assumptions.

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