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Thai politics

Thailand's progressive party moves backwards in polls

A supporter holds a flag during a campaign rally for the People’s Party ahead of the general election in Bangkok, Thailand on Feb 6.
A supporter holds a flag during a campaign rally for the People’s Party ahead of the general election in Bangkok, Thailand on Feb 6.

Thai PM Anutin’s core Cabinet team intact after ‘blue wave’ vote

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (second from right) won Feb 8’s election by an unexpectedly wide margin.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (second from right) won Feb 8’s election by an unexpectedly wide margin.

What next for Thailand after Anutin’s surprise election win

Mr Anutin Charnvirakul is likely to stick closely to Thailand’s traditionally pragmatic foreign policy, maintaining constructive ties with both the US and China.
Mr Anutin Charnvirakul is likely to stick closely to Thailand’s traditionally pragmatic foreign policy, maintaining constructive ties with both the US and China.

News analysis

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

Thailand’s PM Anutin staked his election on nationalism — and won

Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, arrives at the party headquarters on the day of the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Patipat Janthong
Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, arrives at the party headquarters on the day of the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Patipat Janthong

Thailand election: Anutin’s Bhumjaithai declares victory as People’s Party concedes

Always regarded as a “kingmaker” in previous elections, Mr Anutin Charnvirakul might just become Thailand’s 33rd prime minister this time when 500 MPs officially convene.
Always regarded as a “kingmaker” in previous elections, Mr Anutin Charnvirakul might just become Thailand’s 33rd prime minister this time when 500 MPs officially convene.

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.
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.
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.

Thailand is wracked by floods and quakes. But what’s holding it back is far harder to tackle

A drone view shows people walking in a flooded area in Hat Yai district, Songkhla, Thailand, November 23, 2025. REUTERS/Roylee Suriyaworakul     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A drone view shows people walking in a flooded area in Hat Yai district, Songkhla, Thailand, November 23, 2025. REUTERS/Roylee Suriyaworakul     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Why struggling Thailand keeps voting for change that never comes

Even if voters signal a desire for reform, the electoral math is daunting.  Thailand hasn’t had a single-party government with an outright majority since the 2005 election.
Even if voters signal a desire for reform, the electoral math is daunting.  Thailand hasn’t had a single-party government with an outright majority since the 2005 election.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.