Thaksin Shinawatra

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

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.

‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’ in election: Voters in Thailand want more than just handouts

MWCurtain - Benjaporn Maigate 55 years old with her son Thitikarn maigate 29years old running a street food stall in Chiang Rai

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Family affair: Thailand’s waning Shinawatra dynasty still election kingmaker

A Thai woman rides a bicycle past an election campaign poster of Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat.

Thai parties tap nationalist mood as Cambodia clashes roil rural voters

Nationalist sentiment has surged across Thailand, after a perception that the Pheu Thai-led administration’s handling of a border crisis led to the worst fighting with Cambodia in decades, killing 149 people.

Jailed Thai former PM Thaksin may be eligible for parole in May

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may be considered for early release after having served two-thirds of his sentence.

Thaksin eligible for parole in May, says Corrections Department official

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been serving a one-year sentence since Sept 9.

Nephew of former Thai premier Thaksin faces balancing act to win over electorate

Pheu Thai Party’s top candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat is “very confident” that he can close the gap between Thailand and its South-east Asian neighbours.

With Thaksin jailed, Thailand’s Pheu Thai turns to nephew in poll fight back

Associate Professor Yodchanan Wongsawat, the nephew and son of former prime ministers, is Pheu Thai’s leading candidate for the top job in the Feb 8 general election.

Thaksin-backed party picks another family member as Thai PM candidate

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's family has nominated another member of the dynastry as prime minister candidate in the election expected to be held in early 2026.

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