Prachachat Party
Political party in Thailand
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The Prachachat Party (Thai: พรรคประชาชาติ, lit. 'Nation Party' or 'National Party'; Malay: ڤارتي اومة Parti Umat) is a political party representing Malay minority interests in Thailand founded in 2018 by Wan Muhamad Noor Matha and Surapol Nakavanich. The founding members were former members of Pheu Thai Party.[23] Due to its party leader becoming the new Speaker of the House, the executive board was dissolved in early July 2023.[24] Its secretary general, Tawee Sodsong, was later elected as the new leader and his previous post was taken by Sugarno Matha, Wan Noor's brother.[25]
ڤارتي اومة[better source needed]
Prachachat Party พรรคประชาชาติ | |
|---|---|
| Malay name | Parti Ummah ڤارتي اومة[better source needed] |
| Abbreviation | PCC[1] |
| Leader | Tawee Sodsong |
| Secretary-General | Sugarno Matha |
| Spokesperson | Kamonsak Leewamo |
| Founder | Surapol Nakavanich Wan Muhamad Noor Matha |
| Founded | 31 October 2018 |
| Split from | Pheu Thai Party Matubhum Party (partial) |
| Headquarters | Bangkok |
| Membership | 24,439[1] |
| Ideology | Social democracy[6] Social conservatism[10] Islamic democracy[13] Multiculturalism[17] Malay minority interests[20] |
| Political position |
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| Colours | Gold |
| House of Representatives | 5 / 500 |
| PAO Presidents (Close to the Party) | 2 / 76 |
| Website | |
| prachachat | |
The party tends to be more popular among Thai Malays, mainly in the provinces near the border with Malaysia (Yala and parts of Pattani and Narathiwat).[26]
Election results
General elections
| Election | Total seats won | Popular vote | Share of votes | Outcome of election | Election leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 / 500 |
481,490 | 1.35% | Wan Muhamad Noor Matha | |
| 2023 | 9 / 500 |
311,057[27] | 0.79% | Junior partner in governing coalition (2023-2025) Opposition (since 2025) |
Speaker
| Name | Portrait | Start Date | End Date | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan Muhamad Noor Matha | 5 July 2023 | 12 December 2025 | 2023 (26th) | |