
Immediately after the general election, "Ploy" Natthida Lekudakorn, a young female politician, became a prominent name by winning the Buriram Constituency 2 parliamentary seat with a commanding 54,410 votes. At just 25 years old, she is poised to become the youngest member of this parliament.
On 9 Feb 2026 GMT+7, during the 2026 election in Buriram province—where the Bhumjaithai Party secured a landslide victory—"Natthida" stood out as a noteworthy young representative entering national politics. Many recognize her name and surname since she is the daughter of Phusit Lekudakorn, the Chief Executive of Buriram Provincial Administrative Organization, and the granddaughter of Newin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United Football Club and a key figure in Buriram province.
However, her path is not limited to politics; academically, Natthida also has an impressive background, having completed her education with notable achievements.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom.
- Master's degree in International Business from Hult International Business School.
With her international academic foundation and emerging political role, "Ploy Natthida Lekudakorn" is recognized as one of the new MPs whom society closely watches to see how she will perform and contribute in the House of Representatives moving forward.