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Ex-Don Mueang Councilor Kanoknuch Klinksang to Run Independently

Ex-Don Mueang Councilor Kanoknuch Klinksang to Run Independently

Thairath•Politics•21d ago

Reader Briefing

Former three-term Don Mueang District Councilor Kanoknuch Klinksang is re-entering local politics to contest the district councilor seat as an independent candidate.

  • •Kanoknuch Klinksang, a former three-term Bangkok Metropolitan Councilor (SK) for Don Mueang district, has announced her intention to run as an independent.
  • •The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (SK) and Bangkok Governor elections are scheduled, with candidate applications opening May 28 - June 1, 2026.
  • •Kanoknuch previously held positions within the Pheu Thai party and ran unsuccessfully as an MP candidate for Don Mueang in the February 8, 2026 election.

Overview

  • •On May 9, 2026, the Election Commission (EC) approved the schedule for Bangkok Metropolitan Council and Governor elections, and Pattaya City elections.
  • •Candidate applications for Bangkok Metropolitan Councilor (SK) and Governor will be accepted from May 28 to June 1, 2026.
  • •Kanoknuch Klinksang, a former 3-term SK for Don Mueang, has announced her independent candidacy for the same position.
  • •Kanoknuch Klinksang previously served as an SK for Don Mueang for three terms, with her third term from 2022 being under the Pheu Thai party.
  • •On December 12, 2025, Kanoknuch Klinksang resigned from the Pheu Thai party.
  • •Kanoknuch Klinksang joined the Opportunity New Party to contest the Don Mueang MP election on February 8, 2026, but lost.
  • •Kanoknuch Klinksang was born on December 19, 1958, and is currently 67 years old.
  • •Kanoknuch Klinksang holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Ramkhamhaeng University and a Master's degree in Political Science from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University.

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Key Entities

Person

Kanoknuch Klinksang(กนกนุช กลิ่นสังข์)
A former three-term Bangkok Metropolitan Councilor (SK) for Don Mueang district who is running as an independent candidate.
Don Mueang District Councilor(สก.เขตดอนเมือง)
The electoral position held by Kanoknuch Klinksang in the Don Mueang district.
Bangkok Metropolitan Councilor(สมาชิกสภากรุงเทพมหานคร)
The elected position within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
Governor of Bangkok(ผู้ว่าราชการกรุงเทพมหานคร)
The executive head of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
SK(สก.)
Abbreviation for Bangkok Metropolitan Councilor.
MP(สส.)
Abbreviation for Member of Parliament.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
The political party formerly associated with Kanoknuch Klinksang.
Opportunity New Party(พรรคโอกาสใหม่)
The political party Kanoknuch Klinksang joined to contest the MP election.
Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)ℹ️
The body responsible for approving election schedules in Thailand.
EC(กกต.)ℹ️
Abbreviation for the Election Commission.
Ramkhamhaeng University(มหาวิทยาลัยรามคำแหง)ℹ️
The university where Kanoknuch Klinksang obtained her bachelor's degree.
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University(มหาวิทยาลัยสุโขทัยธรรมาธิราช)ℹ️
The university where Kanoknuch Klinksang obtained her master's degree.

Place

Pattaya City(เมืองพัทยา)ℹ️
A city in Chonburi province holding local elections.