The Prachachat Party (, ; Malay: 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. Due to its party leader becoming the new Speaker of the House, the executive board was dissolved in early July 2023. Its secretary general, Tawee Sodsong, was later elected as the new leader and his previous post was taken by , Wan Noor's brother.
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).
Election results General elections ElectionTotal seats wonPopular voteShare of votesSeat changeOutcome of electionElection leader2019481,4901.35% 7 seatsWan Muhamad Noor Matha2023311,0570.79% 2 seats2026 309,654 0.85% 4 seats
Prachachat Party Speaker Name Portrait Start Date End Date Election Wan Muhamad Noor Matha 5 July 2023 12 December 2025 2023 (26th)
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