Sorawong likely to vie unrivalled in Sakaeo's by-election
The by-election for Sakaeo's Constituency 3, scheduled for December 6th, is likely to see Pheu Thai's Sorawong Thienthong elected unopposed. Major parties are reportedly not fielding contenders, reflecting a pattern of political etiquette and the influence of key power brokers.
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