Thailand's Progressive People's Party Faces Tough Election Battle Amid Nationalism and Border Tensions

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the new face ofThailand's progressive People's Party, hopes to lead the country after his party won the last election but was pushed into opposition. Young voters remain key, while conservative rivals like Bhumjaithai campaign with fresh candidates and promise "change" of their own. With rising nationalism andborder tensions with Cambodiashaping the race, Thailand is heading for tough coalition battles.