Thai politics

Thai poll body certifies election results, clearing path for new Parliament

The certified results show Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party winning 191 of 500 parliamentary seats,

Thailand People’s Party seeks criminal case against election officials

The reformist People’s Party “submitted a case” to a criminal court against seven election commissioners, the Election Commission’s secretary-general and another election official.

Thailand election: Pheu Thai to join coalition government led by winner Bhumjaithai

Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (centre R), leader of the Bhumjaithai party, shakes hands with the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat (centre L) during a meeting at the Bhumjaithai headquarters in Bangkok on February 13, 2026. Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said February 13 that his Bhumjaithai party, which won the election at the weekend, agreed to form a coalition with jailed Thai ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra's party. (Photo by Arnun Chonmahatrakool / THAI NEWS PIX / AFP)

Thailand’s election winner Bhumjaithai seals coalition deal with Pheu Thai

Mr Anutin Charnvirakul's party is aiming to build an alliance with the backing of at least 280 members to last a full four-year term in office.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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