Pheu Thai Faces Crisis After Back-to-Back By-Election Defeats
The Pheu Thai Party is facing a crisis after losing two by-elections due to scandals, donor fatigue, and fading Shinawatra influence, eroding voter confidence.
In the by-elections, Pheu Thai lost to its chief rival, the Bhumjaithai Party, in Si Sa Ket and Kanchanaburi. In Si Sa Ket's Constituency 5, Phurika Sommai of Pheu Thai lost to Jintawan Traisaranakul of Bhumjaithai, with 31,577 votes against 40,246. Similarly, in Kanchanaburi's Constituency 4, Visuda Wichiansilp of Bhumjaithai won 53,648 votes, defeating Gen Chinnawat Mandech of Pheu Thai, who received 36,540.
The consecutive losses signal a sharp decline in public confidence just months ahead of the next general election, forcing Pheu Thai to reassess its electoral strategy.
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Author's summary: Pheu Thai Party faces crisis after losing two by-elections.