Srakaew By-election: Surawong Thienthong Favored in Constituency 3
A by-election will be held on December 6th in Srakaew Province's Constituency 3, Thailand, to fill the seat vacated by the deceased incumbent. Surawong Thienthong is considered the frontrunner, with major parties opting not to contest.
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