Klatham Party skips Sa Kaeo Constituency 3 by-election
Klatham Party announced on Nov 10, 2026, it will skip the Sa Kaeo Constituency 3 by-election due to insufficient time to find a candidate.
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- Klatham Party decides not to field a candidate for Sa Kaeo Constituency 3 by-election
- Spokesperson Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn cites time constraints as the main reason
- Assures it is not a political retreat and respects Surasak's family
On November 10, 2026, at the Klatham Party headquarters, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, MP for Chachoengsao and party spokesperson, addressed the press following a party meeting regarding the by-election for the Member of Parliament seat in Sa Kaeo Constituency 3, following the passing of former MP Surasak Chingnawan.
Atthakorn revealed that over the past two weeks, party leader Capt. Thamanat Prompow and executives continuously consulted with Surasak's family. He emphasized that the party never intended to abandon the contest in this constituency.
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However, after evaluating the tight timeframe and the readiness of prospective candidates to run under the party banner, the leadership concluded they could not secure a fully prepared candidate within the limited window.
This decision highlights the operational challenges medium-sized political parties face when dealing with unexpected vacancies requiring rapid local mobilization. Opting out rather than rushing an unprepared candidate helps protect the party's regional reputation and preserves strong ties with the late MP's local network in Sa Kaeo.
Regarding Surasak's family, Atthakorn noted they remain dedicated to working alongside the Klatham Party to continue the late MP's mission of serving and supporting residents in Constituency 3.
The spokesperson reiterated that this move does not constitute a political retreat, stressing that the party prioritizes candidate competence to effectively address local economic sluggishness affecting agriculture and trade in Sa Kaeo.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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