ECT proposes Udon Thani Constituency 3 by-election

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Election Commission of Thailand has proposed a draft royal decree to the Cabinet for a by-election in Udon Thani's 3rd constituency.

•The Election Commission of Thailand proposed a draft royal decree for a by-election to the Cabinet on July 21, 2026.
•The by-election is for Udon Thani Constituency 3 following the death of MP Rang Thuraphon.
•Rang Thuraphon was a member of the Bhumjaithai Party.
•The 3rd constituency of Udon Thani covers Sang Khom, Phen, and Mueang Udon Thani districts.

Overview

•MP Rang Thuraphon of the Bhumjaithai Party passed away peacefully from lung cancer at the age of 69.
•The Election Commission of Thailand prepared to organize a by-election for Udon Thani Constituency 3 to fill the vacant seat.
•The Election Commission of Thailand submitted a draft royal decree for the Udon Thani Constituency 3 by-election to the Cabinet.
•The draft royal decree was proposed to the Cabinet for consideration on July 21, 2026.
•Udon Thani Constituency 3 includes the areas of Sang Khom District, Phen District, and Mueang Udon Thani District.
•The seat for Udon Thani Constituency 3 is currently vacant.

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Key Entities

Organization

Election Commission of Thailand(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)ℹ️

The agency that proposed the draft royal decree for the by-election to the Cabinet.

Cabinet(ครม.)

The body tasked with considering the draft royal decree for the by-election.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party to which Rang Thuraphon belonged.

Person

Rang Thuraphon(หรั่ง ธุระพล)

A Bhumjaithai Party MP for Udon Thani Constituency 3 who died of lung cancer at age 69.

Place

Udon Thani(อุดรธานี)ℹ️

The province where the 3rd constituency by-election will take place.

Sang Khom District(อำเภอสร้างคอม)ℹ️

One of the districts covered by Udon Thani Constituency 3.

Phen District(อำเภอเพ็ญ)ℹ️

One of the districts covered by Udon Thani Constituency 3.

Mueang Udon Thani District(อำเภอเมืองอุดรธานี)ℹ️

One of the districts covered by Udon Thani Constituency 3.

Law

Draft Royal Decree for the Election of Members of the House of Representatives for Udon Thani Province, Constituency 3 to fill a vacancy B.E. ...(ร่างพระราชกฤษฎีกาให้มีการเลือกตั้งสมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎรจ.อุดรธานี เขตเลือกตั้งที่ 3 แทนตำแหน่งที่ว่าง พ.ศ. ...)

The legal document proposed to the Cabinet to authorize the by-election.