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2026 Election: Fierce Competition in Isan Constituencies Between Pheu Thai and Kla Tham

Theissue07 Feb 2026 12:30 GMT+7

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2026 Election: Fierce Competition in Isan Constituencies Between Pheu Thai and Kla Tham

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts show fierce competition in Northeast Thailand. Established political families who previously faced setbacks have mobilized many candidates to contest this round. Watch for Pheu Thai to defend the Sindhuprai family's stronghold, while the influential Buriram family passes the torch to the next generation. Meanwhile, Kla Tham recruits former champions aiming to capture votes.

Kalasin Province


Constituency 1: Wirat Pimphanit (Pheu Thai), a leading figure in the local power base, seeks to retain the seat. His key challenger is newcomer Peeraphan Duangpratum from the Prachachon Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 2: Plakorn Pimphanit (Pheu Thai), incumbent and local powerholder, faces Anit Osatanukroh from Bhumjaithai Party, who inherits a voter base from his father, a former MP in the area.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Khon Kaen Province



Constituency 9: Saratsanan Arnanaporn (Bhumjaithai), incumbent and local leader, competes against Natthaphon Klungrienthong from Pheu Thai, a former Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization member.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 6: Ploypailin Kiatsuranont (Pheu Thai) runs in place of the previous champion Singhabon Deenang. She is the daughter of Somsak Kiatsuranont, former Speaker of Parliament.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Chaiyaphum Province



Constituency 1: Oshit Kiattikongchuchai (Pheu Thai), incumbent who won by a narrow margin last time, faces Nattika Lohveera, heir of a prominent family running for the Prachachon Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 4: Kanchana Jangwa (Kla Tham), incumbent who switched from Palang Pracharath Party, competes against Suchada Taensap, a former entertainment industry figure.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 7: Akkrasankiri Lohveera (Kla Tham), incumbent and party spokesperson, seeks to retain the seat while his opponent has changed candidates.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Nakhon Phanom Province



Constituency 1: Dr. Poomphat Pacharasap (Pheu Thai), incumbent, faces tough competition from Supapanee Phosu, former Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administrative Organization chief, representing Bhumjaithai Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 2: Monporn Charoensri (Pheu Thai), incumbent who previously won by thousands of votes, now contests against Noppachon Thapsasit from Bhumjaithai Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Nakhon Ratchasima Province



Constituency 1: Chat Supatwanich (Prachachon), incumbent, faces Prasert Boonchaisuk (Pheu Thai), former mayor of Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 3: Sutthisit Photthasak (Prachachon), incumbent, challenged by Sombat Kanjanawatana, former chairman of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization Council from Pheu Thai.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 8: Nikhon Somklang (Pheu Thai), incumbent, faces challenger Peerakan Wisetjindawat from Bhumjaithai Party, a relative of a local business family.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Bueng Kan Province



Constituency 1: Siam Phengthong (Bhumjaithai), incumbent who previously narrowly won, faces Warrant Officer Phumphan Bunmatoon from Pheu Thai, former chairman of the Tourism Industry Council.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Buriram Province



Constituency 2: Natthida Lekudakon (Bhumjaithai) runs in place of Chaichon Chidchob. She is the daughter of Phusit Lekudakon and niece of Newin Chidchob.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 7: Pornchai Srisuriyanyothin (Bhumjaithai), incumbent local leader who previously won by a narrow margin, faces regular rival Phanthanun Wannakangsai from Pheu Thai.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Maha Sarakham Province



Constituency 4: Sanphanyu Siripai (Pheu Thai), incumbent, faces Wichian Jongchuwanich from Bhumjaithai Party, a four-term Provincial Administrative Organization council member.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Mukdahan Province



Constituency 2: Nakorn Chariphan (Prachachon), incumbent, faces a two-front challenge from Piyathida Butkal (Pheu Thai), former Chok Chai Subdistrict Administrative Organization chief, and Traisornakhom Nongruang from Kla Tham Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Roi Et Province



Constituency 5: Jiraporn Sindhuprai (Pheu Thai), incumbent local leader who won decisively last time, now faces new candidate Snit Klahan from Prachachon Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 8: Chayapha Sindhuprai (Pheu Thai), incumbent and heir of Nisit and Amorn Sindhuprai, younger sister of Jiraporn Sindhuprai.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Sakon Nakhon Province


Constituency 1: Tuangphat Teerasawadichai (Pheu Thai) runs in place of Apichat Teerasawadichai to defend the local stronghold against Tuangsit Phongphit from Prachachon Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 2: Chatri Laphrom (Kla Tham), incumbent who switched parties, faces Apichat Teerasawadichai from Pheu Thai.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 5: Chaimongkol Chairap (Bhumjaithai), incumbent who switched parties, faces Apinya Pantasa from Pheu Thai.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Surin Province


Constituency 2: Chuchai Mungcharoenporn (Pheu Thai), incumbent, faces familiar rival Nattaphon Charasraphipong from Bhumjaithai Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Sisaket Province


Constituency 3: Thana Kitpaiboonchai (Bhumjaithai), incumbent, faces challenger Peerawut Boonsuk nominated by Pheu Thai.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Nong Bua Lamphu Province



Constituency 2: Chaiya Phromma (Kla Tham), incumbent, faces notable challenger Rungphet Srikanjana who switched to Pheu Thai.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Amnat Charoen Province

Constituency 1: Suksamruay Wantaniyokul (Bhumjaithai), incumbent, faces two-way competition from Pimwipa Buabut (Pheu Thai) and Jutatip Sirikan, a young activist from Prachachon Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Udon Thani Province


Constituency 6: Adisak Kaewmungkunsap (Bhumjaithai), incumbent who switched from Thai Sang Thai Party, aims to defend the seat against Prachachart Saenkaew, a new Pheu Thai candidate.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Ubon Ratchathani Province


Constituency 2: Wutthipong Nambut (Kla Tham), incumbent who switched parties, faces former rival Narongchai Weerakul, now representing the Thai Ruam Palang Party.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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Constituency 7: Sudarat Pitakpornpalop (Bhumjaithai), incumbent who won previously as a Pheu Thai candidate but switched to Bhumjaithai this round.

As of 8 Feb 2026, unofficial vote counts.


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