On January 1, 2025, Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party and opposition leader in the House of Representatives, delivered a New Year message calling for optimism and civic participation. He urged the public to view 2025 as a year of hope despite challenges from global and domestic political contexts, emphasizing that positive change begins with retaining hope. Natthapong encouraged citizens to actively participate in upcoming local elections to ensure representatives genuinely committed to public service are elected.
He highlighted progress on constitutional reform, noting that a proposal to reduce referendums required for amendments to two has been included in the parliamentary agenda, but stressed the need for public pressure to drive political action. Additionally, he called for support for the People's Agenda 2025, which includes six major legislative reforms with plans for more initiatives in the future. Reflecting on 2024, Natthapong acknowledged challenges in government oversight following the dissolution of the Move Forward Party but reaffirmed the opposition’s consistent commitment to accountability.
Looking ahead, Natthapong confirmed plans for a no-confidence debate in March, with details to be developed by each opposition party independently. He also noted growing divisions within the coalition government, citing disagreements over energy policies and defense reforms as examples of internal discord. Natthapong concluded by expressing hope that public engagement would continue to drive meaningful change in 2025.