Bangkok: The State Enterprise Workers' Union of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) submitted a letter opposing Peuk Lertwangpong's application for the position of Governor. A group of approximately 20 workers from the RAOT's State Enterprise Labor Union, led by Mr. Manop Kuearat, president of the union, traveled to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to express their opposition to Mr. Lertwangpong's candidacy. They held signs and submitted their formal opposition letter.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Manop stated that the labor union has concerns over Mr. Lertwangpong's application due to allegations tied to his previous tenure as acting governor. These include causing significant conflict and division within the organization and accusations of concealing management information. Mr. Lertwangpong has a background in rubber and management and previously served as the Chairman and Acting Governor of RAOT before resigning to apply for the full governorship.

The union's letter, addressed to Mr. Winairoj Sapsongsook, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Chairman of the Selection Committee, urged consideration of the management and past issues within the organization. The union emphasized the importance of transparency and adherence to good governance principles to ensure efficient management and gain trust from personnel and stakeholders.