Sa Kaeo MP Surasak Chingnawan Dies at 63
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Condolences pour in for Surasak Chingnawan, Sa Kaeo MP from the Kla Tham Party, who passed away peacefully at age 63 after a period of treatment.
On October 25, 2026, reports confirmed that Surasak Chingnawan, Member of Parliament for Sa Kaeo Constituency 3 under the Kla Tham Party, died peacefully on the evening of October 24 from liver cancer after undergoing treatment for some time. His family and relatives are currently handling funeral arrangements.
Condolences pour in for Surasak Chingnawan, Sa Kaeo MP from the Kla Tham Party, who passed away peacefully at age 63 after a period of treatment.
Biography of Surasak Chingnawan, Sa Kaeo MP, Kla Tham Party: Surasak Chingnawan was born on October 21, 1963, in Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, son of Somchai and Kimthiang Chingnawan. He was married to Khwanjai Chingnawan and had three children. He held a Master's degree in Political Science from Thammasat University. Before entering politics, he worked as Managing Director of Nawan Limited Partnership, a construction contractor, and as Manager of Dech Thai Market, also known as the Salt Warehouse Market.
Surasak's passing at 63 leaves the Sa Kaeo Constituency 3 MP seat vacant, requiring monitoring of political developments and official announcements regarding by-election procedures.
Political career: Surasak was elected MP for two terms. In the 2019 election, he won as MP for Sa Kaeo under the Palang Pracharath Party before winning again in the 2026 election under the Kla Tham Party.
His death vacates the Sa Kaeo Constituency 3 seat, triggering legal procedures for a by-election. The law sets a 45-day timeframe.
Regarding procedures when an MP vacates a constituency seat, Section 105 of the 2017 Constitution outlines criteria for by-elections, considering conditions and timelines specified in the Constitution.
The by-election will be held only in the constituency with the vacancy, not province-wide. General guidelines set a 45-day window unless legal exceptions apply, such as if the remaining House term is less than 180 days.
However, the specific schedule for the Sa Kaeo Constituency 3 by-election must await official action and announcement by relevant authorities.
