A by-election will be held in Rayong’s Constituency 3, after Move Forward MP Nakornchai Khunnarong tendered his resignation when his criminal past came to light.

Nakornchai has already sent his resignation letter to the Election Commission.

He was sentenced to eighteen months in prison 24 years ago for theft. He claimed he had believed that the crime for which he was convicted did not constitute an offence as stipulated in the Election Law.

The by-election will be held in September. The Election Commission is expected to meet this week to schedule the dates for registration and voting.