Sorawong Thienthong to Contest Sa Kaeo By-Election

On October 27, 2026, Sorawong Thienthong, deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party, announced his intention to contest the by-election for Sa Kaeo’s 3rd constituency. This follows confirmation from the party’s secretary-general, Prasert Chantararuangthong, that the party would nominate him for the seat.

Sorawong, a former MP for the area, expressed his desire to return to parliament to serve as a voice for local residents, particularly those in border communities. Addressing concerns regarding his previous electoral loss—where he trailed the winner by 6,000 votes—Sorawong stated he remains undeterred. He emphasized that he has continued to work in the area consistently, including providing support during recent flooding, despite not holding an official parliamentary seat.

Regarding potential political criticism concerning border issues between Thailand and Cambodia that occurred during the administration of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Sorawong asserted that his constituency was not directly impacted by those events.

For residents and visitors, this by-election marks a significant political development in the eastern border province. While the candidate has expressed his readiness, the official election date and the full list of competing candidates remain to be confirmed by the Election Commission of Thailand. Observers will be watching to see if Sorawong can bridge the previous vote gap in this upcoming contest.