Where is Chonburi District 1 located?","tags":["geography","election district"]},{ ?","tags":["question"]},{ Following the public outcry demanding a recount of the 2026 election votes in Chonburi Province's District 1, concerns over the election process's credibility have arisen, sparking widespread attention and questions about election integrity in the area.","tags":["election","public trust","controversy"]},{This issue is drawing significant interest","tags":["public interest"]},{from the general public, with many viral images related to the event circulating widely online.","tags":["social media","viral content"]},{
Clarifying the question: "Where exactly is Chonburi District 1?"","tags":["geography","clarification"]},{
Chonburi District 1","tags":["location"]},{ refers to the first electoral district of Chonburi Province, which encompasses the area of "","tags":["electoral district"]},{ Mueang Chonburi District","tags":["district"]},{ used in the 2026 general election for members of the House of Representatives (MPs) by constituency division. It covers 8 subdistricts within Mueang Chonburi District as follows:","tags":["election area","subdistricts"]},{
- Ban Puek Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District","tags":["subdistrict"]},{
- Nong Khang Khok Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District","tags":["subdistrict"]},{
- Nong Ri Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District","tags":["subdistrict"]},{
- Huai Kapi Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District","tags":["subdistrict"]},{
- Ang Sila Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District","tags":["subdistrict"]},{
- Samed Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District","tags":["subdistrict"]},{
- Muang Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District","tags":["subdistrict"]},{
- Saen Suk Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District","tags":["subdistrict"]},{
Summary of the 2026 election results for Chonburi Province District 1: Who won the MP seat?","tags":["election results","summary"]},{
Chonburi District 1","tags":["location"]},{ had nine candidates running for the MP seat by constituency. The unofficial election results for "","tags":["candidates","election"]},{ Chonburi District 1","tags":["location"]},{ based on 95% of the vote counting completed as of 10 February 2026, reported on the Election Commission's website, are as follows:","tags":["vote counting","official data"]},{Election Commission website","tags":["source"]},{Rank 1: Suchart Chomklin (Candidate No. 1) from the Bhumjaithai Party, with 43,703 votes (47.28%)","tags":["candidate","results"]},{
Rank 2: Worath Sirirak (Candidate No. 7) from the People's Party, with 39,920 votes (43.19%)","tags":["candidate","results"]},{
- Rank 3: Sarancha Sricholwatana (Candidate No. 6) from the Democrat Party, with 2,791 votes (3.02%)","tags":["candidate","results"]},{
- Rank 4: Rattharut Piyapongphat (Candidate No. 4) from the Pheu Thai Party, with 2,312 votes (2.5%)","tags":["candidate","results"]},{
Rank 5: Atsapong Boonwong (Candidate No. 5) from the Economic Party, with 1,333 votes (1.44%)","tags":["candidate","results"]},{
- Rank 6: Somsan Athiwes (Candidate No. 2) from the United Thai Nation Party, with 1,252 votes (1.35%)","tags":["candidate","results"]},{
- Rank 7: Rachapa Asawathawatin (Candidate No. 9) from the Thai Sang Thai Party, with 648 votes (0.7%)","tags":["candidate","results"]},{
Rank 8: Papinwich Sirinayakul (Candidate No. 3) from the Palang Pracharath Party, with 311 votes (0.34%)","tags":["candidate","results"]},{ Rank 9: Santi Thanomneua (Candidate No. 8) from the Puangchon Thai Party, with 169 votes (0.18%)","tags":["candidate","results"]},{ Summary: Who won in Chonburi District 1?","tags":["summary","results"]},{
- According to the unofficial results posted on the Election Commission website, Suchart Chomklin of the Bhumjaithai Party leads in first place, followed by Worath Sirirak of the People's Party in second, and Sarancha Sricholwatana of the Democrat Party in third place.","tags":["results","ranking"]},{
- Why is there a controversy demanding a recount in Chonburi District 1?","tags":["controversy","recount"]},{
After the general election on 8 February 2026, the vote count in Chonburi District 1 faced questions regarding transparency, leading observers and citizens to gather and demand a new vote count due to alleged irregularities.","tags":["election","transparency","public pressure"]},{
- They cited "several suspicious points" that could affect the accuracy and transparency of the results. Students and residents camped overnight to pressure the Election Commission to open ballot boxes and conduct a recount, citing the following concerns:","tags":["recount","public protest"]},{
- 1. Ballot boxes were not stored according to Election Commission regulations, lacking cable ties and official signatures to seal them, raising fears of tampering or fraud.","tags":["ballot security","regulations"]},{
2. Reports indicated some vote-counting documents were discarded in trash bins, and the tally sheets did not match the Commission’s official reports, increasing doubts about the announced results.","tags":["documentation","discrepancies"]},{
- 3. Large groups of students and citizens stayed overnight near the badminton court in Chonburi District 1 to monitor the ballot boxes and demand a thorough review and recount.","tags":["public protest","monitoring"]},{
- These events have raised broad concerns about the election transparency in Chonburi District 1.","tags":["transparency","election integrity"]},{
The Election Commission explained that they cannot immediately open ballot boxes or start a new count because such actions require approval from the full Commission and must follow legal procedures.","tags":["official statement","legal process"]},{
- Source: Election Commission Office","tags":["source"]},{
- Read related news: Timeline of events in Chonburi District 1 as crowds demand the Election Commission conduct a new vote count","tags":["timeline","related news"]}]}]}
