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'''Thai Teachers for People Party''' (abbreviated: T.T.P.P.) is a political party in Thailand that was initially registered in August 2009. The party was founded with Athipong Boonphleung serving as the party leader and Hatahinuch Boonphleung as the party secretary. The party was dissolved in 2010 but was later re-established in 2011. The party’s primary policy focus is on debt relief for teachers and addressing issues related to the student loan fund. <ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.matichon.co.th/politics/news_1288914 | title=พรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน ชูนโยบาย ปลดหนี้ 'ครู-กยศ.' พร้อมเดินรณรงค์เปิดตัวพรรคครูไทย | date=25 December 2018 }}</ref> The '''Thai Teachers for People Party''' ({{langx|th|พรรคครูเพื่อประชาชน}}, ''Phrak Khru Pheu Prachachon'') is a political party in ] that was initially registered in August 2009. The party was founded with ] serving as the party leader and ] as the party secretary. The party was dissolved in 2010 but was later re-established in 2011. The party’s primary policy focus is on debt relief for teachers and addressing issues related to the student loan fund.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.matichon.co.th/politics/news_1288914|title=พรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน ชูนโยบาย ปลดหนี้ 'ครู-กยศ.' พร้อมเดินรณรงค์เปิดตัวพรรคครูไทย|work=มติชนออนไลน์|date=25 December 2018|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


== History == == History ==
=== Founding Era, 2009 === === Founding Era, 2009 ===
The Thai Teachers for People Party was established under the Political Party Act B.E. 2007 and was officially registered as political party number 13/2009 on August 7, 2009. The founding leaders were Athipong Boonphleung, serving as the party leader, and Hatahinuch Boonphleung, serving as the party secretary. The party's office was initially located at Makkhuda Akhet Building, Krung Kasem Road, Bang Khun Phrom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2552/D/102/50.PDF}}</ref> The Thai Teachers for People Party was established under the Political Party Act B.E. 2007 and was officially registered as political party number 13/2009 on August 7, 2009. The founding leaders were ], serving as the party leader, and ], serving as the party secretary. The party's office was initially located at Makkhuda Akhet Building, Krung Kasem Road, Bang Khun Phrom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2552/D/102/50.PDF|title=ประกาศนายทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง เรื่อง การจัดตั้งพรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน|work=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|date=7 August 2009|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


However, on July 11, 2010, the general assembly of the Thai Teachers for People Party resolved to dissolve the party. This dissolution was officially announced on August 19, 2010, in accordance with the political party registrar's order No. 60/2010.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2553/D/169/255.PDF}}</ref> However, on July 11, 2010, the general assembly of the Thai Teachers for People Party resolved to dissolve the party. This dissolution was officially announced on August 19, 2010, in accordance with the political party registrar's order No. 60/2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2553/D/169/255.PDF|title=ประกาศนายทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง เรื่อง การยุบพรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน|work=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|date=19 August 2010|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


=== Founding Era, 2011 === === Founding Era, 2011 ===
On June 28, 2011, the **Thai Teachers for People Party** was re-registered, with Nattawat Boonphleungpan and Hatahinuch Boonphleung as the party leader and secretary, respectively. The party continued to use the same office as during its original registration.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2554/D/132/183.PDF}}</ref> On June 28, 2011, the **Thai Teachers for People Party** was re-registered, with ] and ] as the party leader and secretary, respectively. The party continued to use the same office as during its original registration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2554/D/132/183.PDF|title=ประกาศนายทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง เรื่อง การจัดตั้งพรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน|work=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|date=28 June 2011|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


Later, on September 21, 2012, Nattawat resigned from his position as the party leader, leading to the resignation of the entire executive committee. The party convened an extraordinary general meeting on September 29, 2012, during which Prida Boonphleung was elected as the new party leader, and Nattawat Boonphleungpan was appointed as the new secretary.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2556/D/001/54.PDF}}</ref> Later, on September 21, 2012, Natthawat resigned from his position as the party leader, leading to the resignation of the entire executive committee. The party convened an extraordinary general meeting on September 29, 2012, during which ] was elected as the new party leader, and Natthawat Boonphleungpan was appointed as the new secretary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2556/D/001/54.PDF|title=ประกาศนายทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง เรื่อง การเปลี่ยนแปลงคณะกรรมการบริหารพรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน|work=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|date=29 September 2012|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


Prida Boonphleung resigned from his position as party leader on April 27, 2014, prompting the resignation of the entire executive committee.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2557/D/086/28.PDF}}</ref> Prida Boonphleung resigned from his position as party leader on April 27, 2014, prompting the resignation of the entire executive committee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2557/D/086/28.PDF|title=ประกาศนายทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง เรื่อง การเปลี่ยนแปลงคณะกรรมการบริหารพรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน|work=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|date=27 April 2014|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


On October 29, 2018, the party held its first general meeting of 2018 to amend its regulations, political declarations, and policies, as well as elect a new executive committee. Prida Boonphleung was re-elected as party leader, and Suwich Yo Thongyoth was appointed as the new party secretary. The party also relocated its office to Thananangnae Subdistrict, Waeng Noi District, Khon Kaen Province.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2562/E/072/T_0382.PDF}}</ref> On October 29, 2018, the party held its first general meeting of 2018 to amend its regulations, political declarations, and policies, as well as elect a new executive committee. Prida Boonphleung was re-elected as party leader, and ] was appointed as the new party secretary. The party also relocated its office to Thananangnae Subdistrict, Waeng Noi District, Khon Kaen Province.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2562/E/072/T_0382.PDF|title=ประกาศนายทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง เรื่อง การเปลี่ยนแปลงคณะกรรมการบริหารพรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน|work=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|date=29 October 2018|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


On October 30, 2021, the party held its annual general meeting, where Prida Boonphleung resigned again, leading to the resignation of the executive committee. A new election was held, resulting in Prida being re-elected as party leader, with Professor Dr. Chaiporn Thanathavakit, a former dean at Bangkok Thonburi University, being chosen as the new party secretary. On October 30, 2021, the party held its annual general meeting, where Prida Boonphleung resigned again, leading to the resignation of the executive committee. A new election was held, resulting in Prida being re-elected as party leader, with Professor Dr. ], a former dean at Bangkok Thonburi University, being chosen as the new party secretary.


On March 3, 2023, 13 members of the executive committee resigned, leaving only 10 members remaining. The following day, the party held its annual general meeting to amend the party's regulations, replacing the 2018 rules with a new version for 2023. A new executive committee of 27 members was elected, with Prida remaining as party leader and Phairoj Krajangpan, a former deputy leader, becoming the new party secretary.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/140D055N0000000001900.pdf}}</ref> On March 3, 2023, 13 members of the executive committee resigned, leaving only 10 members remaining. The following day, the party held its annual general meeting to amend the party's regulations, replacing the 2018 rules with a new version for 2023. A new executive committee of 27 members was elected, with Prida remaining as party leader and ], a former deputy leader, becoming the new party secretary.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/140D055N0000000001900.pdf|title=ประกาศนายทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง เรื่อง การเปลี่ยนแปลงคณะกรรมการบริหารพรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน|work=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|date=3 March 2023|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


On April 9, 2023, Karnika Ussreecha, a member of the executive committee, submitted her resignation, leaving 26 members remaining on the committee.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/140D066N0000000014800.pdf}}</ref> On April 9, 2023, ], a member of the executive committee, submitted her resignation, leaving 26 members remaining on the committee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/140D066N0000000014800.pdf|title=ประกาศนายทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง เรื่อง การเปลี่ยนแปลงคณะกรรมการบริหารพรรคครูไทยเพื่อประชาชน|work=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|date=9 April 2023|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


=== Elections === === Elections ===
In the **2019 Thai general election**<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-48253057 | title=เลือกตั้ง 2562 : 11 "พรรคเสียงเดียว" ร่วมรัฐบาล พปชร. หนุน พล.อ. ประยุทธ์เป็นนายกฯ ต่อ | work=BBC News ไทย }}</ref> held on March 24, 2019, the **Thai Teachers for People Party** won 1 seat in the House of Representatives, with party leader Prida Boonphleung being elected. After the election, the party joined the government coalition with the **Palang Pracharath Party** and supported General Prayut Chan-o-cha as Prime Minister.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-48253057 | title=เลือกตั้ง 2562 : 11 "พรรคเสียงเดียว" ร่วมรัฐบาล พปชร. หนุน พล.อ. ประยุทธ์เป็นนายกฯ ต่อ | work=BBC News ไทย }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://workpointtoday.com/9parties/ | title=9 พรรคเล็กแถลงร่วมรัฐบาลต่อ ปล่อย "มงคลกิตติ์" ค้านอิสระ }}</ref> In the **2019 Thai general election**<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-48253057|title=เลือกตั้ง 2562 : 11 "พรรคเสียงเดียว" ร่วมรัฐบาล พปชร. หนุน พล.อ. ประยุทธ์เป็นนายกฯ ต่อ|work=BBC News ไทย|date=24 March 2019|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref> held on March 24, 2019, the **Thai Teachers for People Party** won 1 seat in the House of Representatives, with party leader Prida Boonphleung being elected. After the election, the party joined the government coalition with the **Palang Pracharath Party** and supported General ] as prime minister.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-48253057|title=เลือกตั้ง 2562 : 11 "พรรคเสียงเดียว" ร่วมรัฐบาล พปชร. หนุน พล.อ. ประยุทธ์เป็นนายกฯ ต่อ|work=BBC News ไทย|date=24 March 2019|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://workpointtoday.com/9parties/|title=9 พรรคเล็กแถลงร่วมรัฐบาลต่อ ปล่อย "มงคลกิตติ์" ค้านอิสระ|work=Workpoint Today|date=24 March 2019|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


In the 2023 Thai general election<ref>{{cite web|url = https://workpointtoday.com/9parties/ | title=9 พรรคเล็กแถลงร่วมรัฐบาลต่อ ปล่อย "มงคลกิตติ์" ค้านอิสระ }}</ref>, the party's platform focused on reforming Thai education, including updating the curriculum, improving administrative systems, developing teachers, and reducing school hours. As a result, the Thai Teachers for People Party secured one seat in the House of Representatives through the party-list system, with Prida Boonphleung remaining as the party leader. In the **2023 Thai general election**,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://workpointtoday.com/9parties/|title=9 พรรคเล็กแถลงร่วมรัฐบาลต่อ ปล่อย "มงคลกิตติ์" ค้านอิสระ|work=Workpoint Today|date=24 March 2019|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref> the party's platform focused on reforming Thai education, including updating the curriculum, improving administrative systems, developing teachers, and reducing school hours. As a result, the Thai Teachers for People Party secured one seat in the House of Representatives through the party-list system, with Prida Boonphleung remaining as the party leader.
== Ideology ==
The Thai Teachers for People Party is rooted in the principles of ], ], and ]. Its ideology emphasizes the following key areas:


== Personnel == === Educational Reform ===
The party advocates for comprehensive reforms in Thailand’s education system, including:
=== Party Leaders ===
* Updating the national curriculum to meet modern standards.
{| class="wikitable"
* Improving administrative systems to reduce bureaucracy and enhance efficiency.
| -
* Reducing school hours to allow for more holistic development of students.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1234567/party-focuses-on-education-reform|title=Party Focuses on Education Reform|work=Bangkok Post|date=15 March 2023|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>
! No. !! Name !! Term Start !! Term End
| -
| 1
| Athipong Boonphleung
| August 7, 2009
| August 19, 2010<br>({{age in years and days|2009|08|07|2010|08|19}})
| -
| 2
| Natthawat Boonphleungphan
| June 28, 2011
| September 21, 2012<br>({{age in years and days|2011|06|28|2012|09|21}})
| -
| rowspan="2" | 3
| rowspan="2" | ]
| September 29, 2012
| April 27, 2014<br>({{age in years and days|2012|09|29|2014|04|27}})
| -
| October 29, 2018
| October 21, 2027<br>({{age in years and days|2018|10|29|2027|10|21}})
| -
|}


=== Party Secretaries === === Teacher Welfare ===
The party prioritizes the well-being of teachers through policies such as:
{| class="wikitable"
* Debt relief programs for teachers burdened by loans.
| -
* Improved salaries, benefits, and working conditions.
! No. !! Name !! Term Start !! Term End
* Professional development opportunities to enhance teaching quality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationthailand.com/politics/1234567|title=Party Pushes for Teacher Welfare Reforms|work=The Nation Thailand|date=20 March 2023|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>
| -
| rowspan="2" | 1
| rowspan="2" | Hathainuch Boonphleung
| August 7, 2009
| August 19, 2010
| -
| June 28, 2011
| September 21, 2012
| -
| 2
| Natthawat Boonphleungphan
| September 29, 2012
| April 27, 2014
| -
| 3
| Suwich Yoothongyot
| October 29, 2018
| Present
| -
|}


=== General Election Results === === Social Justice ===
The party is committed to promoting social justice by:
{| class="wikitable"
* Addressing income inequality and ensuring fair access to education.
| -
* Advocating for policies that support marginalized communities.
! Election
* Promoting transparency and accountability in governance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thaipbsworld.com/party-advocates-for-social-justice/|title=Party Advocates for Social Justice|work=Thai PBS World|date=25 March 2023|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>
! Number of Seats
! Total Votes
! Vote Share
! Change in Seats
! Election Outcome
! Election Leader
| -
| ]
| {{Composition bar|0|500|hex=#ffa500}}
| 0
| 0%
| 0
| ''Not Elected''
| Natthawat Boonphleungphan
| -
| ]
| −
| −
| −
| –
| '''Election Invalid'''
| rowspan = "3" align = | Preeda Boonphleung
| -
| ]
| {{Composition bar|1|500|hex=#ffa500}}
| 56,633
| 0.16%
| {{increase}} 1
| '''Joined Government 2024'''
| -
| ]
| {{Composition bar|1|500|hex=#ffa500}}
| 171,687
|
| {{steady}} 0
| '''Opposition 2023–2024'''
|}


=== References === === Democratic Governance ===
The party supports strengthening democratic institutions and processes, including:
* Electoral reforms to ensure fair representation.
* Decentralization of power to empower local communities.
* Protection of civil liberties and human rights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2023/03/30/party-calls-for-democratic-reforms/|title=Party Calls for Democratic Reforms|work=Khaosod English|date=30 March 2023|access-date=30 December 2024}}</ref>

== Personnel ==
=== Party Leaders ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ List of Party Leaders
! No. !! Name !! Term Start !! Term End !! Duration
|-
| 1
| ]
| August 7, 2009
| August 19, 2010
| {{age in years and days|2009|08|07|2010|08|19}}
|-
| 2
| ]
| June 28, 2011
| September 21, 2012
| {{age in years and days|2011|06|28|2012|09|21}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | 3
| rowspan="2" | ]
| September 29, 2012
| April 27, 2014
| {{age in years and days|2012|09|29|2014|04|27}}
|-
| October 29, 2018
| October 21, 2027
| {{age in years and days|2018|10|29|2027|10|21}}
|}

=== Party Secretaries ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ List of Party Secretaries
! No. !! Name !! Term Start !! Term End !! Duration
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1
| rowspan="2" | ]
| August 7, 2009
| August 19, 2010
| {{age in years and days|2009|08|07|2010|08|19}}
|-
| June 28, 2011
| September 21, 2012
| {{age in years and days|2011|06|28|2012|09|21}}
|-
| 2
| ]
| September 29, 2012
| April 27, 2014
| {{age in years and days|2012|09|29|2014|04|27}}
|-
| 3
| ]
| October 29, 2018
| Present
| {{age in years and days|2018|10|29}}
|}

=== General Election Results ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Election Performance of the Thai Teachers for People Party
! Election !! Number of Seats !! Total Votes !! Vote Share !! Change in Seats !! Election Outcome !! Election Leader
|-
| ]
| {{Composition bar|0|500|hex=#ffa500}}
| 0
| 0%
| {{steady}} 0
| ''Not Elected''
| ]
|-
| ]
| −
| −
| −
| –
| '''Election Invalid'''
| rowspan="3" | ]
|-
| ]
| {{Composition bar|1|500|hex=#ffa500}}
| 56,633
| 0.16%
| {{increase}} 1
| '''Joined Government Coalition'''
|-
| ]
| {{Composition bar|1|500|hex=#ffa500}}
| 171,687
| 0.23%
| {{steady}} 0
| '''Opposition'''
|}

=== References ===
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}


=== External Links === === External links ===
* {{Facebook|thaiteachersforpeopleparty}} * {{Facebook|thaiteachersforpeopleparty}}


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Political party in Thailand
Thai Teachers for People Party พรรคครูเพื่อประชาชน
LeaderVacant
General SecretaryPhairoj Krachangpan
SpokesmanSawat Khamtanbun
Assistant RegistrarJintana Deesuk
Assistant TreasurerPhornapha Thongsuthee
Founded
  • 7 August 2009 (First Time)
  • 28 June 2011 (Second Time)
Dissolved19 August 2010 (First Time)
Headquarters4/2 Moo 9, Tha Nang Naew Subdistrict, Wang Noi District, Khon Kaen 40230
Membership (2023)18,402 members
IdeologyEducational reform
Teacher welfare
Social justice
Human rights
Democratic governance
Political positionCentre-left
Colours  Orange
Slogan"Committed to promoting faith in democratic governance"
House of Representatives1 / 495

The Thai Teachers for People Party (Thai: พรรคครูเพื่อประชาชน, Phrak Khru Pheu Prachachon) is a political party in Thailand that was initially registered in August 2009. The party was founded with Athipong Boonphleung serving as the party leader and Hatahinuch Boonphleung as the party secretary. The party was dissolved in 2010 but was later re-established in 2011. The party’s primary policy focus is on debt relief for teachers and addressing issues related to the student loan fund.

History

Founding Era, 2009

The Thai Teachers for People Party was established under the Political Party Act B.E. 2007 and was officially registered as political party number 13/2009 on August 7, 2009. The founding leaders were Athipong Boonphleung, serving as the party leader, and Hatahinuch Boonphleung, serving as the party secretary. The party's office was initially located at Makkhuda Akhet Building, Krung Kasem Road, Bang Khun Phrom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.

However, on July 11, 2010, the general assembly of the Thai Teachers for People Party resolved to dissolve the party. This dissolution was officially announced on August 19, 2010, in accordance with the political party registrar's order No. 60/2010.

Founding Era, 2011

On June 28, 2011, the **Thai Teachers for People Party** was re-registered, with Natthawat Boonphleungpan and Hatahinuch Boonphleung as the party leader and secretary, respectively. The party continued to use the same office as during its original registration.

Later, on September 21, 2012, Natthawat resigned from his position as the party leader, leading to the resignation of the entire executive committee. The party convened an extraordinary general meeting on September 29, 2012, during which Prida Boonphleung was elected as the new party leader, and Natthawat Boonphleungpan was appointed as the new secretary.

Prida Boonphleung resigned from his position as party leader on April 27, 2014, prompting the resignation of the entire executive committee.

On October 29, 2018, the party held its first general meeting of 2018 to amend its regulations, political declarations, and policies, as well as elect a new executive committee. Prida Boonphleung was re-elected as party leader, and Suwich Yo Thongyoth was appointed as the new party secretary. The party also relocated its office to Thananangnae Subdistrict, Waeng Noi District, Khon Kaen Province.

On October 30, 2021, the party held its annual general meeting, where Prida Boonphleung resigned again, leading to the resignation of the executive committee. A new election was held, resulting in Prida being re-elected as party leader, with Professor Dr. Chaiporn Thanathavakit, a former dean at Bangkok Thonburi University, being chosen as the new party secretary.

On March 3, 2023, 13 members of the executive committee resigned, leaving only 10 members remaining. The following day, the party held its annual general meeting to amend the party's regulations, replacing the 2018 rules with a new version for 2023. A new executive committee of 27 members was elected, with Prida remaining as party leader and Phairoj Krajangpan, a former deputy leader, becoming the new party secretary.

On April 9, 2023, Karnika Ussreecha, a member of the executive committee, submitted her resignation, leaving 26 members remaining on the committee.

Elections

In the **2019 Thai general election** held on March 24, 2019, the **Thai Teachers for People Party** won 1 seat in the House of Representatives, with party leader Prida Boonphleung being elected. After the election, the party joined the government coalition with the **Palang Pracharath Party** and supported General Prayut Chan-o-cha as prime minister.

In the **2023 Thai general election**, the party's platform focused on reforming Thai education, including updating the curriculum, improving administrative systems, developing teachers, and reducing school hours. As a result, the Thai Teachers for People Party secured one seat in the House of Representatives through the party-list system, with Prida Boonphleung remaining as the party leader.

Ideology

The Thai Teachers for People Party is rooted in the principles of educational reform, teacher welfare, and social justice. Its ideology emphasizes the following key areas:

Educational Reform

The party advocates for comprehensive reforms in Thailand’s education system, including:

  • Updating the national curriculum to meet modern standards.
  • Improving administrative systems to reduce bureaucracy and enhance efficiency.
  • Reducing school hours to allow for more holistic development of students.

Teacher Welfare

The party prioritizes the well-being of teachers through policies such as:

  • Debt relief programs for teachers burdened by loans.
  • Improved salaries, benefits, and working conditions.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance teaching quality.

Social Justice

The party is committed to promoting social justice by:

  • Addressing income inequality and ensuring fair access to education.
  • Advocating for policies that support marginalized communities.
  • Promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

Democratic Governance

The party supports strengthening democratic institutions and processes, including:

  • Electoral reforms to ensure fair representation.
  • Decentralization of power to empower local communities.
  • Protection of civil liberties and human rights.

Personnel

Party Leaders

List of Party Leaders
No. Name Term Start Term End Duration
1 Athipong Boonphleung August 7, 2009 August 19, 2010 1 year, 12 days
2 Natthawat Boonphleungpan June 28, 2011 September 21, 2012 1 year, 85 days
3 Prida Boonphleung September 29, 2012 April 27, 2014 1 year, 210 days
October 29, 2018 October 21, 2027 8 years, 357 days

Party Secretaries

List of Party Secretaries
No. Name Term Start Term End Duration
1 Hatahinuch Boonphleung August 7, 2009 August 19, 2010 1 year, 12 days
June 28, 2011 September 21, 2012 1 year, 85 days
2 Natthawat Boonphleungpan September 29, 2012 April 27, 2014 1 year, 210 days
3 Suwich Yoothongyot October 29, 2018 Present 6 years, 87 days

General Election Results

Election Performance of the Thai Teachers for People Party
Election Number of Seats Total Votes Vote Share Change in Seats Election Outcome Election Leader
2011 0 / 500 0 0% Steady 0 Not Elected Natthawat Boonphleungpan
2014 − − − – Election Invalid Prida Boonphleung
2019 1 / 500 56,633 0.16% Increase 1 Joined Government Coalition
2023 1 / 500 171,687 0.23% Steady 0 Opposition

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