2026 Election: MP candidate registration in Buriram’s 10 constituencies is bustling. "Chaiyachonok" personally brings the PTP team, while "Sirikanya" vows to plant the Orange Flag in Buriram. Meanwhile, in Nakhon Nayok, District 1 sees fierce clashes among prominent local families, and District 2 is marked by a notable family feud.
On 27 December 2025, reporters covered the first day of MP candidate registration by constituency. Buriram Province has 10 constituencies, with registration held at Buriram Provincial Hall auditorium, behind the provincial government office in Samet Subdistrict, Mueang District, Buriram. The atmosphere was lively from early morning, as candidates from various political parties—including former ministers, former MPs, and both veteran and new hopefuls—arrived to submit their applications before the 8:30 a.m. opening. Each constituency had a lottery to determine registration order for those arriving early. All 10 constituencies saw more than two candidates registering per district, with a total number of first-day registrants filling the spacious provincial hall. Supporters, local leaders, and the public also came enthusiastically holding signs to cheer for their respective party candidates.
PTP Secretary-General Chaiyachonok Chidchob arrived with the full slate of 10 MP candidates, including former ministers, former MPs, and veteran and new hopefuls, accompanied by a large group of supporters. Meanwhile, the Pheu Thai Party also registered candidates simultaneously in all 10 constituencies, including some former Buriram MPs, with supporters present. The Kla Tham Party likewise registered candidates in all 10 constituencies.
The PChon Party, led by Sirikanya Tansakul, PChon deputy leader and second-ranked prime ministerial candidate, arrived with the full Buriram slate, including some former Buriram MP candidates and former district chiefs, backed by supporters. Sirikanya said the mission this time is to unify voters who are half-hearted to fully support them on both ballots. Preparations have been ongoing despite the rushed election following the parliament’s dissolution. The candidate selection process was done in advance. This round, they aim to plant the Orange Flag firmly in Buriram.
Regarding border constituencies, Sirikanya affirmed their consistent stance to protect sovereignty and safeguard soldiers’ lives, ensuring border residents return home safely and that border areas remain secure. She said they will continue working on this, especially for villagers who had to evacuate to safe areas. Although two weeks have passed, compensation payments have not been fully made. Volunteers who guard villages (Chor Ror Bor) have been working harder than usual and deserve appropriate allowances. This is an issue they will continue to push forward.
"Do you have target numbers for Buriram’s 10 constituencies?" she was asked. "We hope to win all 10 constituencies. We will work very hard and let the public decide on 8 February 2026."
In Nakhon Nayok Province, the first day of MP candidate registration by constituency was lively at the Srinakorn auditorium of Nakhon Nayok Wittayakhom School. Candidates from various political parties arrived early before 8:30 a.m. to await the lottery for candidate numbers amid loud cheers from their supporters.
Summary of candidate number lottery results
District 1: Fierce rivalry among former insiders Five candidates submitted applications.
Number 1: Pol. Maj. Gen. Surapol Boonma (PTP) – former Pheu Thai MP who switched to the blue party.
Number 2: Piyawat Kittithanesawon (Kla Tham Party) – heir of a prominent family who joined the new party.
Number 3: Prin Owatkarnon (PChon Party).
Number 4: Samret Srichan (Democrat Party).
Number 5: Lt. Gen. Warakorn Prakob (Thai Raksa Chart Party).
District 2: Family feud and political contest This district draws the most attention, with six candidates.
Number 1: Lt. Pol. Thawatchai Thonthong (Reuang Chat Labor Party).
Number 2: Samran Talabpet (PChon Party).
Number 3: Thananupon Meema (Democrat Party).
Number 4: Wutthichai Kittithanesawon (Kla Tham Party) – former MP with several terms, a senior local figure.
Number 5: Somchai Wangsawat (Palang Pracharath Party).
Number 6: Kriangkrai Kittithanesawon (PTP) – former Pheu Thai MP who switched to this new party.
Nakhon Nayok Spotlight: Party Switching, Competition for Spots, and Family Feud This election caused a stir due to key candidates switching political camps.
District 1 Pol. Maj. Gen. Surapol Boonma, formerly with Pheu Thai, switched to PTP, prompting original area owner Piyawat Kittithanesawon to run under Kla Tham Party to maintain his vote base.
District 2 The most intriguing family feud unfolds as Kriangkrai Kittithanesawon, nephew who recently left Pheu Thai for PTP, competes against his uncle Wutthichai Kittithanesawon, now with Kla Tham Party. This contest tests the Kittithanesawon family’s influence across two political camps. The Nakhon Nayok Election Commission will accept registrations until 31 December 2025, after which full campaigning begins ahead of the general election on Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Auspicious Start: Supamas and Eknat Lead PTP Bangkok MP Candidates in Paying Respect at Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
Supamas Isarapakdee, PTP treasurer, along with Eknat Prompan and Kriangyot Sudlapa, responsible for PTP’s Bangkok election campaign, led all 33 PTP MP candidates for Bangkok constituencies to pay respects at the Bangkok City Pillar Shrine as a good omen before campaigning. After the ritual, candidates dispersed to campaign in their respective constituencies.
