Democrat candidate beats Pheu Thai rival in Don Muang by-election
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Democrat Party candidate Taenkhun Jitisara won the Don Muang by-election, beating his Pheu Thai rival Yuranan Phamornmontree, according to unofficial results.
After the vote tally was done by 100 per cent, Taenkhun received 32,751 votes while Yuranan got 30,357 votes.
It was Democrat’s first victor in Don Muang over a decade. The constituency has been won by the Pheu Thai for several consecutive elections.
After learning the results, Yuranan congratulated Taenkhun. He said he would continue to work to serve the people although without a political position.
Yuranan said he had himself to blame because he had only about 16 days to campaign and meet Don Muang voters. He said Taenkhun had been working closely with Don Muang people for over two years.
