Pheu Thai asks Thanik to reclaim Khon Kaen seatThe main opposition party, Pheu Thai, is confident of winning the Dec 22 by-election in Khon Kaen after formally nominating Thanik Maseepitak as its candidate. The announcement was made by Pheu Thai spokesman Adisorn Piangket, who reportedly stepped aside to let Mr Thanik contest the by-election in Khon Kaen's Constituency 7. The seat was left vacant when incumbent Pheu Thai MP Nawat Tohcharoensuk was disqualified on Nov. 14 after being convicted of murder. "Khon Kaen has long been a Pheu Thai stronghold. Mr Thanik maintained that Pheu Thai remains the favourite party of voters in the northeastern province.

Source: Bangkok Post November 25, 2019 23:43 UTC