Election Commission Orders New Sila Election, Disqualifies Mayor and Council
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At 11:00 AM on October 27, 2026, reporters received information from a letter by the Khon Kaen Provincial Election Commission, signed by Director Watchara Sisan, dated October 21, 2026. The letter informed Sila Municipality Mayor Phirat Thawiwan, candidate number 1 and the first respondent, along with 25 co-respondents, of the Central Election Commission's decision following an investigation into allegations concerning the Sila Municipality election in Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province.
The respondents are accused of violating Sections 54, 65(1), and 66 of the Local Election Act (2019, Amendment No. 2, 2023), as well as EC regulations on campaigning prohibitions, specifically items 15 and 23(3), (7). Based on the evidence, the Khon Kaen EC resolved to petition the Court of Appeal or Regional Court of Appeal to revoke the candidacy rights of Phirat and the 25 municipal council candidates, and to order a new election for the mayor and council members in both constituencies. The respondents are also to bear the cost of the new election. The EC stated it is preparing the final ruling to submit to the Region 4 Court of Appeal for further proceedings.
Reporters attempted to contact the Khon Kaen EC and Sila Municipality for comment but received no response.
