The 2026 election in Northeast Thailand is fiercely contested, particularly by established political families who lost in previous rounds and are now fielding a large slate of candidates to reclaim their positions. Watch closely as Pheu Thai aims to hold the Sindhuprai family's base, while Buriram's prominent family hands leadership to the younger generation. At the same time, Kla Tham attracts former champions hoping to capture votes.
Constituency 1: Wirat Pimphanit (Pheu Thai), the incumbent champion from a major political family, seeks to retain the seat. His main challenger is Peeraphan Duangpratum from the Prachachon Party, a new candidate in this district.
Constituency 2: Plakorn Pimphanit (Pheu Thai), the current seat holder from the major family, faces Anit Osathanukroh from Bhumjaithai Party, who inherits a voter base from his father, a former MP in the area.
Constituency 9: Saratsanan Arnanoppon (Bhumjaithai), the incumbent and major family candidate, faces opponent Natthaphon Kloomrienthong from Pheu Thai, a former Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization member.
Constituency 6: Ploypailin Kiatsuranon (Pheu Thai) runs in place of the previous champion Singhaporn Deanang. She is the daughter of Somsak Kiatsuranon, former Parliament Speaker.
Constituency 1: Ochit Kiattikongchuchai (Pheu Thai), the incumbent who previously won by a narrow margin, now faces Natthika Lohveera, heir of a prominent family running under the Prachachon Party.
Constituency 4: Kanchana Jangwa (Kla Tham), the incumbent who switched from Palang Pracharath Party, competes against Suchada Thansap, a former entertainment industry figure.
Constituency 7: Akkarasaankiri Lohveera (Kla Tham), the incumbent and party spokesperson, runs to defend the seat while facing new opponent candidates.
Constituency 1: Dr. Phumiphat Phacharasap (Pheu Thai), the incumbent, must contend with a strong rival, Supphaphanee Phosu, former Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administrative Organization chief from Bhumjaithai Party.
Constituency 2: Monporn Charoensri (Pheu Thai), the incumbent who previously won by a few thousand votes, faces Naphon Sakontrasit from Bhumjaithai Party.
Constituency 1: Chat Supatvanich (Prachachon), the incumbent, faces Prasert Boonchaisuk (Pheu Thai), former mayor of Nakhon Ratchasima city.
Constituency 3: Sutthasit Potthasak (Prachachon), the incumbent, encounters challenger Sombat Kanjanawatana, former chairman of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Council from Pheu Thai.
Constituency 8: Nikhon Somklang (Pheu Thai), the incumbent, faces challenger Peerakan Wisetjindawat from Bhumjaithai Party, a relative of local business figures.
Constituency 1: Siam Pengthong (Bhumjaithai), the incumbent who previously won narrowly, now faces Pheu Thai's Wathi Rati Phumiphan, former chairman of the Tourism Industry Council.
Constituency 2: Natthida Lekudakorn (Bhumjaithai) runs in place of Chaichanok Chidchob; she is the daughter of Phusit Lekudakorn and niece of Newin Chidchob.
Constituency 7: Pornchai Srisuriyanyothin (Bhumjaithai), the incumbent from the major family who won by a narrow margin, faces old rival Panthanu Wannakangsai from Pheu Thai.
Constituency 4: Sanphaphanyu Siripail (Pheu Thai), the incumbent, faces watchful competitor Wichian Jongchuwanich from Bhumjaithai, a four-term provincial council member.
Constituency 2: Nakorn Chariphan (Prachachon), the incumbent, faces two challengers: Piyathida Butrakan (Pheu Thai), former Chok Chai subdistrict chief, and Traisornkom Nongruang from Kla Tham Party.
Constituency 5: Jiraporn Sindhuprai (Pheu Thai), the incumbent from a major family who previously won decisively, now faces new candidate Sanit Klarhan from Prachachon Party.
Constituency 8: Chayapha Sindhuprai (Pheu Thai), the incumbent and daughter of Nisit and Amorn Sindhuprai, and sister of Jiraporn Sindhuprai.
Constituency 1: Tuangphat Teerasawadichai (Pheu Thai) runs in place of Apichart Teerasawadichai to defend the major family's voter base against rival Tuangsit Pongphit from Prachachon Party.
Constituency 2: Chatri Lahaprom (Kla Tham), the incumbent who switched parties, faces Apichart Teerasawadichai from Pheu Thai.
Constituency 5: Chaimongkol Chairab (Bhumjaithai), the incumbent who also switched parties, competes against Apinya Phanthasa from Pheu Thai.
Constituency 2: Chuchai Mungcharoenporn (Pheu Thai), the incumbent, faces intense competition from Natthaphon Charasrapipong of Bhumjaithai Party, a previous rival.
Constituency 3: Thana Kitpaiboonchai (Bhumjaithai), the incumbent, faces challenger Peerawut Boonsuk, a candidate fielded by Pheu Thai.
Constituency 2: Chaiya Phromma (Kla Tham), the incumbent, faces close attention on rival Rungphet Srikanchana, who switched to Pheu Thai Party.
Constituency 1: Suksomruay Wantaneeyakul (Bhumjaithai), the incumbent, faces two challengers: Pimwipa Buabut (Pheu Thai) and Jutatip Sirikhun, a new generation activist from Prachachon Party.
Constituency 6: Adisak Kaewmungkhunsap (Bhumjaithai), the incumbent who switched from Thai Sang Thai Party, must defend the seat against Prachachat Saenkaew, a new candidate from Pheu Thai.
Constituency 2: Wutthipong Nambut (Kla Tham), the incumbent who changed parties, faces former rival Narongchai Weerakul, who now represents the Thai Ruam Palang Party.
Constituency 7: Sudarat Pitakpornpalop (Bhumjaithai), the incumbent who previously won under Pheu Thai before switching to Bhumjaithai this election cycle.