20 Jan 2022 | 07:37 AM UTC
Thailand: Constituency 9 of Bangkok to hold by-election Jan. 30
By-election to occur in Constituency 9 of Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 30. Tight security likely during campaigning and voting day.
Event
Constituency 9 of Bangkok will hold a by-election Jan. 30. The constituency consists of Lak Si and part of Chatuchak districts. Campaign events may involve fewer participants than in past election events due to ongoing COVID-19-related restrictions.
Authorities will likely bolster security throughout the campaign period and on election day. Heightened security is likely at voting and counting centers Jan. 30. Localized traffic and business disruptions are possible if authorities erect roadblocks and conduct security checks.
Context
The by-election will take place after the Constitutional Court disqualified the constituency's previous member of parliament, Sira Jenjaka, who is part of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, over a fraud conviction from 1995. Several candidates, including those running for Palang Pracharath Party and prominent opposition Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties, will contest the by-election.
Advice
Avoid rallies, party offices, polling stations, and counting centers, as a precaution. Seek updated information from local sources for updates on events, as organizers may not announce details in advance. Use alternative routes to avoid election-related events; allow additional time to reach destinations.
