Two Kalasin Provincial Council Members Removed from Office
The Governor of Kalasin has officially dismissed two provincial council members for excessive absenteeism from council meetings.
On October 19, 2026, the Governor of Kalasin, Suwatthana Khemthanaphet, signed an order terminating the membership of two provincial council members (S.J.): Pathanan Jandon of Khong Chai District and Pathomphong Phutaongern of Yang Talat District (Constituency 4).
According to reports from Khaosod Online, the dismissal follows an investigation into the members' attendance records. Both individuals were found to have missed five consecutive sessions of the Kalasin Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) council during the first ordinary session of 2026. The investigation noted that the absences included unauthorized travel to Laos. Consequently, their membership status has been revoked retroactively, effective from March 10, 2026.
For residents and expatriates in the region, this development highlights the ongoing administrative oversight within local government bodies. While this event primarily concerns internal provincial governance, it underscores the strict enforcement of attendance regulations for elected officials in Thailand. At this time, it remains to be confirmed whether the dismissed members will pursue legal appeals against the Governor’s decision or if by-elections will be scheduled to fill the vacant seats in the Khong Chai and Yang Talat districts. The provincial office has not yet released details regarding the timeline for potential replacement procedures.
