On the first day of MP registration in Khon Kaen, the three major parties—Pheu Thai, Prachachon, and Bhumjaithai—each registered candidates for all districts. Suriya is confident Khon Kaen will win at least nine seats in the election.
At 06:30 on 27 Dec 2025 GMT+7, at the Khon Kaen City Pillar Shrine on Sri Chan Road in the Khon Kaen municipality area, The Pheu Thai Party, led by Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the party’s election director and prime ministerial candidate, presented all 11 Pheu Thai candidates for Khon Kaen’s districts: District 1, Mr. Nanpatchatee Kantawathiranat; District 2, Mr. Gomes Thethananon; District 3, Mr. Ekachai Suebsarakham; District 4, Mr. Rungroj Yensabai; District 5, Mr. Phakwat Srisuraphol; District 6, Mr. Singhapon Deenang; District 7, Mr. Surapot Tocharoensuk; District 8, Ms. Wipanee Phukamwong; District 9, Mr. Natthapon Kloomriangthong; District 10, Mr. Wannivat Sombun; District 11, Mr. Jirayu Chotisilakul. They paid respects at the City Pillar Shrine for good fortune before proceeding to the Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization auditorium to register their candidacies, cheered on by Pheu Thai supporters wearing red shirts.
Mr. Suriya said the Pheu Thai Party is well-prepared for the 8 Feb 2026 election. Khon Kaen and all provinces in the Northeast are key areas where the public supports Pheu Thai. The party has fielded candidates in all 11 districts of Khon Kaen and is confident that with effective campaigning, Pheu Thai candidates will win at least nine seats. As the party’s prime ministerial candidate, he affirmed that if elected, Pheu Thai representatives will develop Khon Kaen’s economy, society, and politics to restore its prosperity and make it a key hub in the Northeast.
“In the past, although Pheu Thai candidates won in all 11 districts, about 20% of incumbents later failed to be re-elected due to competition from new candidates from various parties. This time, the party has carefully selected good new candidates, and we believe they will receive strong public support and meet our goals.”
Mr. Suriya added that if Pheu Thai wins about 200 seats in this election, the party will be able to form a government and improve the economy and people’s livelihoods.
. Meanwhile, the Prachachon Party came to pledge their commitment at the Democracy Monument on Sri Chan Road in Khon Kaen city. Led by Mr. Apichat Sirisuntorn, a party campaign assistant, they read the pledge and then gave sunflowers to candidates in all 11 districts before registering their candidacies at the Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization auditorium.
The candidates included Mr. Weeranan Huadsri for Khon Kaen District 1; Mr. Itthiphon Chonthorasiri for District 2; Mr. Chatchawan Apirakmankong for District 3; Mr. Wutthirak Paengtakao for District 4; Ms. Kanang Raknonsung for District 5; Mr. Apichai Chatameena for District 6; Mr. Weeraphat Meesakultippayanont for District 7; Mr. Yodphet Udomphuea for District 8; Ms. Kamonchanok Suphanfai for District 9; Mr. Niwat Sraprom for District 10; and Ms. Nattnicha Saraban for District 11.
As for the Bhumjaithai Party, they have submitted candidates for all 11 districts: District 1, Mr. Witit Thongsopit; District 2, Mr. Kitchai Rasmavee; District 3, Mr. Somwang Onrat; District 4, Mr. Yotsasan; District 5, Mr. Apiwat Jata; District 6, Mr. Wisarut Pupreng; District 7, Mr. Somsak Khunngeun; District 8, Mr. Siripong Arundechachai; District 9, Ms. Saratsanan Arnanopporn; District 10, Mr. Phatcharakorn Arnanopporn; District 11, Mr. Ongart Chatchaiponrat.
Meanwhile, Mr. Sathaporn Rawisit, a candidate from the Thai Kao Mai Party for Khon Kaen District 3, registered wearing traditional Mor Lam attire, drawing attention from supporters of various parties at the Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization auditorium. He explained that he chose Thai Kao Mai because he wants to represent the Mor Lam community and promote their policies. He highlighted that Mor Lam performers have previously faced discrimination when performing in Bangkok and emphasized the need for the Mor Lam community to unify nationally. He also aims to encourage Mor Lam fans from different troupes to recognize the importance of voting in the upcoming election on 8 February.