ECT proposes Udon Thani Constituency 3 by-election

Khaosod•Politics•13h ago

Reader Briefing

The Election Commission has proposed a royal decree for a by-election in Udon Thani Constituency 3 following the death of MP Rang Thuraphon.

•The Election Commission proposed a draft royal decree to the Cabinet on July 21.
•MP Rang Thuraphon of the Bhumjaithai Party passed away on July 21, 2026.
•The by-election will fill the vacancy in Udon Thani Constituency 3.
•Rang Thuraphon died of lung cancer at the age of 69.

Overview

•Rang Thuraphon, an MP for the Bhumjaithai Party in Udon Thani Constituency 3, died of lung cancer at age 69 on July 21, 2026.
•The Election Commission proposed a draft royal decree for a by-election to the Cabinet on July 21.
•Udon Thani Constituency 3 covers the areas of Sang Khom District, Phen District, and Mueang Udon Thani District.
•The seat for Udon Thani Constituency 3 is currently vacant.
•The Cabinet is to consider the draft royal decree for the by-election in Udon Thani Constituency 3.

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Key Entities

Person

Rang Thuraphon(หรั่ง ธุระพล)

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

Organization

Election Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)

The body proposing 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.

Place

Udon Thani(อุดรธานี)ℹ️

The province where the vacant MP seat in Constituency 3 is located.

Sang Khom District(อำเภอสร้างคอม)ℹ️

One of the areas covered by Udon Thani Constituency 3.

Phen District(อำเภอเพ็ญ)ℹ️

One of the areas covered by Udon Thani Constituency 3.

Mueang Udon Thani District(อำเภอเมืองอุดรธานี)ℹ️

One of the areas covered by Udon Thani Constituency 3.

Law

Royal Decree for By-election of Member of the House of Representatives for Udon Thani Constituency 3 to Fill Vacancy B.E. ...(พ.ร.ฎ.เลือกตั้งซ่อม สส.อุดรธานี เขต 3 แทนตำแหน่งที่ว่าง พ.ศ. …)

The draft decree proposed by the Election Commission to hold a by-election.