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In-depth Look at the 2026 Western Region Election: Big House Party Switches and Close Watch on Bhumjaithai and the Sakda Wichiansilp Network

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In-depth Look at the 2026 Western Region Election: Big House Party Switches and Close Watch on Bhumjaithai and the Sakda Wichiansilp Network

Unofficial vote count update as of 8 Feb 2026: In-depth analysis 2026 Election in the Western Region "Big House" faction switches parties, a test of loyalty; close watch on Bhumjaithai and the "Sakda Wichiansilp" network


Summary of candidates in various constituencies as follows


Kanchanaburi Province




• Yosawat Maipaisan (District 3, Bhumjaithai Party): The incumbent champion who previously won by several hundred votes, facing strong competition from Ploy Thanikul of the Pheu Thai Party, a key contender to watch



Unofficial vote count update as of 8 Feb 2026


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• Wisuda Wichiansilp (District 4, Bhumjaithai Party): Running as the incumbent replacement for her father, Sakda Wichiansilp, who shifted to contest District 5; it remains to be seen if she can hold the seat for Bhumjaithai

Unofficial vote count update as of 8 Feb 2026


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• Phanom Pho-kaew (District 5, Pheu Thai Party): This round, Sakda Wichiansilp moves to compete here, challenging to unseat the incumbent Phanom Pho-kaew

Unofficial vote count update as of 8 Feb 2026


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Phetchaburi Province



• Thiwalrat Angkinan (District 1, Bhumjaithai Party): The incumbent and "Big House" figure in the area, now running under a new party banner, drawing attention on how the party switch will affect vote share

Unofficial vote count update as of 8 Feb 2026


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Ratchaburi Province



• Kulwalee Nopamornbodi (District 1, Bhumjaithai Party): Incumbent who switched parties (formerly with Ruam Thai Sang Chart); it is important to watch if this move affects her ability to retain the seat


Unofficial vote count update as of 8 Feb 2026


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• Boonying Nitikanjana (District 2, Kla Tham Party): Incumbent who switched from Palang Pracharath Party; running this round under Kla Tham's banner

Unofficial vote count update as of 8 Feb 2026


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Prachuap Khiri Khan Province



• Sangkhom Daengchoti (District 1, Bhumjaithai Party): Incumbent who narrowly won last election; facing a tough challenge from Thitinan Tangburapachit of Kla Tham Party, a former member of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Administrative Organization

Unofficial vote count update as of 8 Feb 2026


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