Constitutional Court to Rule on Former MP's Eligibility on November 25

On November 3, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Thailand announced it will deliver a verdict on November 25 concerning the eligibility of former Kla Tham Party Member of Parliament, Kongkiat Ketsombat. The case was brought forward by the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT), which requested that the court revoke Mr. Kongkiat's right to run for office. The ECT alleges that the former MP knowingly filed for candidacy despite being ineligible due to a prior final conviction for theft under Section 335 of the Criminal Code. According to the court, the evidence provided is sufficient to proceed without further investigation. Both parties have been instructed to submit their closing statements in writing by November 18, 2026. If no statement is submitted by the deadline, the court will proceed with its deliberation and final vote. For residents and observers, this case highlights the strict enforcement of candidate qualifications under the 2018 Organic Act on the Election of Members of the House of Representatives. While this specific legal proceeding focuses on the political status of an individual, it underscores the ongoing scrutiny of electoral integrity in Thailand. The final outcome will be determined by the court's ruling on the scheduled date.