Rayong by-election gets go-ahead as MP seat vacated by disqualified Move Forward member
The caretaker Cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft royal decree for holding a by-election in Rayong’s Constituency 3 to fill the seat left vacant by a Move Forward Party MP.
Nakhonchai Khunnarong gave up his MP seat on August 3 after it was disclosed that he had been jailed 24 years ago for theft. In his resignation, Nakhonchai said he did not think that petty theft was a crime that would disqualify him from standing in an election.
Trisulee Trisoranakul, a deputy government spokesperson, said the draft decree is expected to be signed by the King and published in the Royal Gazette no later than August 14.
She added that the Election Commission will announce the election date and dates for candidates to register the following day.
The spokesperson added that the by-election for Rayong’s Constituency 3 should be held on September 10 and candidates registered between August 17 and 21.
