Unofficial results review the names of 13 turncoat MPs who switched parties to run in the 2026 election, finding that 4 have a chance to win while the rest are trailing their opponents.
At 23:00 on 8 Feb 2026 GMT+7, reports indicated that after the general election for Members of the House of Representatives and the constitutional referendum voting closed at 17:00, a survey of 13 notable "turncoat" candidates who switched political parties was conducted.
Based on the unofficial vote tally at 23:00, some candidates appear likely to succeed while others face defeat, as follows.
1. Mr. Sakda Wichiansilp Originally from the Pheu Thai Party, he switched to the Bhumjaithai Party and ran in Kanchanaburi District 5.
Unofficial results indicate that Mr. Phanom Phokaew from the Pheu Thai Party is leading in votes.
2. Ms. Prapa Hengpaiboon Originally from the Bhumjaithai Party, she switched to the Palang Pracharath Party and ran in Kalasin District 4.
Unofficial results indicate that Mr. Nattawat Pimphanit from the Pheu Thai Party is leading in votes.
3. Mr. Prasert Boonruang Originally from the Pheu Thai Party, he switched to the Bhumjaithai Party and ran in Kalasin District 6.
Unofficial results indicate that Mr. Chanawut Uttho from the Pheu Thai Party is leading in votes.
4. Ms. Saratsanan Arnanopphon Originally from the Pheu Thai Party, she switched to the Bhumjaithai Party and ran in Khon Kaen District 9.
Unofficial results indicate that Mr. Nattapon Kloomrienthong from the Pheu Thai Party is leading in votes.
5. Ms. Krit Cheewathammanon Originally from the Prachachon Party, she switched to the Kla Party and ran in Chonburi District 6.
Unofficial results indicate that Mrs. Narumart Piambandit from the Prachachon Party is leading in votes.
6. Mr. Kosol Patthama Originally from the Pheu Thai Party, he switched to the Bhumjaithai Party and ran in Nakhon Ratchasima District 6.
Unofficial results indicate that Mrs. Patcharawan Phinyo from the Pheu Thai Party is leading in votes.
7. Mrs. Supaporn Salapsri Originally from the Thai Sang Thai Party, she switched to the Bhumjaithai Party and ran in Yasothon District 1.
Unofficial results indicate that Mrs. Supaporn Salapsri is leading (likely to win).
8. Mr. Kitti Somsap Originally from the Pheu Thai Party, he switched to the Bhumjaithai Party and ran in Roi Et District 6.
Unofficial results indicate that Mr. Thonglee Meehinkhong from the Pheu Thai Party is leading in votes.
9. Dr. Pumin Leethiraprasert Originally from the Pheu Thai Party, he switched to the Kla Party and ran in Sisaket District 4.
Unofficial results indicate that Mr. Chitpol Traisornkul from the Bhumjaithai Party is leading in votes.
10. Mrs. Nuchanat Charuwongsathien Originally from the Pheu Thai Party, she switched to the Kla Party and ran in Sisaket District 9.
Unofficial results indicate that Mr. Witawat Traisornkul from the Bhumjaithai Party is leading in votes.
11. Mr. Rang Thuraphon Originally from the Pheu Thai Party, he switched to the Kla Party and ran in Udon Thani District 3.
Unofficial results indicate that Mr. Rang Thuraphon is leading (likely to win).
12. Mr. Adisak Kaewmungkhunsap Originally from the Thai Sang Thai Party, he switched to the Bhumjaithai Party and ran in Udon Thani District 6.
Unofficial results indicate that Mr. Adisak Kaewmungkhunsap is leading (likely to win).
13. Ms. Sudarat Pitakkapornpalop Originally from the Pheu Thai Party, she switched to the Bhumjaithai Party and ran in Ubon Ratchathani District 7.
Unofficial results indicate that Ms. Sudarat Pitakkapornpalop is leading (likely to win).
The Election Commission will verify the accuracy before officially certifying the results within 60 days. The public can follow all election news and updated vote counts on Thairath Online.Here