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