Srawong, Deputy Leader of the Pheu Thai Party, said the dissolution of parliament was not beyond expectations. He believes it will not undermine the morale of frontline soldiers and admitted concerns over the Thai-Cambodian border situation affecting elections in the border areas.
On 12 Dec 2025 08:30 GMT+7, Mr. Srawong Thienthong, Deputy Leader of the Pheu Thai Party, spoke about the government's announcement to dissolve parliament amid ongoing clashes at the border. He said he was not surprised, as talks of dissolution had been ongoing. Mr. Julaphan Amornwiwat, Pheu Thai Party leader, has instructed party members to be prepared for fieldwork, and the party's executive committee must be ready to manage the elections. The party was not surprised but concerned about the people. As a border-area MP, he said all residents have been fully evacuated, though care has not been entirely sufficient. This is what constituents have reported to their representatives. Regarding whether the dissolution affects those in evacuation centers, he believes it does not, as the province is managing the situation.
Mr. Srawong stated that the dissolution of parliament does not affect the morale or spirit of the frontline. Despite Thailand's current situation, especially in the seven border provinces, officials, particularly soldiers, are already working at full capacity.
Regarding election management in the border areas, Mr. Srawong admitted this was a topic he discussed with Mr. Julaphan last night. General elections differ from by-elections as they must occur nationwide simultaneously. The seven provinces experiencing conflict may pose an issue, but it depends on when the Election Commission issues the election decree and the election date. Whether the situation will worsen by then is uncertain. He believes these matters should be considered separately. Once the decree sets the election date clearly, the situation on voting day must be reassessed to see if conditions remain difficult.
When asked about the necessity of contingency plans for the border areas, Mr. Srawong said he is not a legal expert but that the matter should be directed to the Election Commission. If on election day the crisis in the seven border provinces persists, they must decide how to proceed.
Mr. Srawong added he feels a heavy responsibility as a representative of the border provinces. Even without parliament, he remains a representative and continues to serve and care for the people. He will work alongside his election campaigning efforts.