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Thailand election: Bhumjaithai’s win reflects return of conservatism, mistakes by rivals

Thailand's Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul arrives at his party's headquarters on election day in Bangkok.

Thai PM Anutin’s poll win calms turmoil but hard economic test awaits

Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, sits at the party headquarters on the day of the general election, as the preliminary vote count shows his party taking the lead, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Patipat Janthong

In bid to lead Thailand, a progressive party softens its image

Mr Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the People’s Party’s 38-year-old leader, is a top contender for prime minister.

Thailand election: Anutin’s Bhumjaithai is in the lead, according to count by local media

Thais voted on February 8 in an election where the incumbent conservative prime minister is expected to end up retaining his position, extending the country's political stand-off.

Global investors shun Thailand as election overhang hits assets

Some of the world’s biggest money managers say this weekend’s general election is prompting them to keep exposure limited, as the outcome will only compound existing challenges.

The next threat to globalisation? Capital controls

At the same time as the rupiah is falling, Jakarta is tightening rules on how export revenue is used.

Over 7,000 cannabis shops in Thailand close due to stricter regulations and new law

Out of over 8,600 cannabis shops with licences that expired in 2025, only about 1,300 opted for renewal.

Thailand eyes tax, trading curbs to limit ‘huge’ gold transactions as baht surges

Thailand’s currency is soaring as traders sell gold in US dollars in foreign markets and then swop the US currency for baht.

Thai government to allow citizens to partially convert losing lottery tickets to retirement savings

The new initiative will see a portion of the price of non-winning digital lottery tickets automatically channelled into a dedicated savings account.

Thailand’s next PM Anutin reaffirms promise to hold fresh polls

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says, under his reign, “there will be no favouritism”.

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