Nan Province Shakes Up Political Landscape in 2026 Election

On February 9, 2026, Nan Province's political landscape was dramatically transformed following the unofficial vote count for parliamentary representatives. The Pheu Thai Party, which had long dominated all three electoral districts, suffered a complete defeat across the province, causing a clear political shift. Preliminary results showed Districts 1 and 3 were won by the 'orange' People's Party. In District 1, Chaowawich Inn-noi defeated the Pheu Thai incumbent, crossing the finish line with 34,434 votes. The most watched race was in District 2, a clash between six-time former minister Dr. Chonlanan Srikaew and Prasit Nota from the Kla Party. Unofficial results indicated Prasit successfully defeated the incumbent with 38,228 votes, creating a significant political tremor in Nan Province. This victory was not just about changing representatives, but reflected people's desire for a new political approach after decades of traditional power structures. Prasit emphasized that this was a victory for the people, promising to prioritize citizens' interests, solve economic challenges, and create opportunities for local development.