Pheu Thai Nominates Sarong Thienthong for Sa Kaeo By-Election
The Pheu Thai Party held a general meeting on November 6 to select a candidate for the Sa Kaeo provincial by-election, nominating Sarong Thienthong to run in Constituency 3. Party leaders including Julapan Amornvivat, Yoschanan Wongsawat, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra attended the session, which also celebrated the birthday of strategist Prommin Lertsuridej and the upcoming wedding of MP Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol and Minister Nikor Somklang. The by-election is set for December 6 with candidate registration from November 11-15.
The Pheu Thai Party held its first general meeting of 2026 on November 6, led by Party Leader Julapan Amornvivat, the Minister of Labour. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yoschanan Wongsawat, former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in her capacity as party advisor, the party's executive committee, branch leaders, provincial party representatives, MPs, and members all attended.
Julapan stated the meeting was a key opportunity for members and MPs to gather and select a candidate for the by-election in Sa Kaeo Province. The party confirmed it will field a candidate, with Sarong Thienthong being the sole declared aspirant so far. The Election Commission has set candidate registration for November 11-15 and the election date for December 6. Constituency 3 covers Ta Phraya, Aranyaprathet, Khao Sung, and parts of Watthana Nakhon districts.
Julapan also extended congratulations on two auspicious occasions: the birthday of Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej, a party leader, on November 5, and the upcoming wedding of party-list MP Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol and Minister of Social Development and Human Security Nikor Somklang, scheduled for November 19.
