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Post-poll power plays face danger
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/02/2026
» More than two weeks after the Feb 8 general election, the political landscape remains clouded by legal uncertainty and high-stakes coalition bargaining.
EC 'slow' to clear up doubts
Published on 15/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is unlikely to order a nationwide recount or call a fresh election, despite allegations of irregularities in several constituencies, political analysts say.
Next government won't be a grey one
Oped, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/02/2026
» The formula for the new government will be an amalgamation of three colours -- navy blue representing the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), red symbolising Pheu Thai (PT), and light blue, the colour code of the Democrat Party.
Bhumjaithai win bodes well for conservatives
News, Published on 11/02/2026
» The outcome of Thailand's latest general election has prompted intense debate among political analysts, with many concluding that the decisive victory of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) represents a triumph of the conservative camp reinforced by rising nationalist sentiment and the strategic consolidation of local political power bases, or ban yai (influential political clans).
Conservative vote could consolidate around Bhumjaithai
News, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party has emerged as an unexpected wedge within the conservative camp, prising apart supporters who once reliably backed ultra-right and establishment parties such as Palang Pracharath and United Thai Nation.
BJT shaping as likely winner
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/02/2026
» In the final week before election day, parties have intensified their campaigns, unveiling more targeted policies and sharpening their messages in a last push to win over undecided voters while consolidating their core support.
Targeting the undecided voters
Published on 28/01/2026
» With just two weeks remaining before the general election on Feb 8, political parties are intensifying their campaigns, sharpening policy messages and deploying high-profile figures to win over undecided voters.
Dark horse, deep state in upcoming polls
Oped, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 15/01/2026
» The national election may be 20 days away, yet political analysts are already reading the tea leaves. Surprisingly, their predictions point in the same direction -- the next coalition could be a surprising mix of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), Pheu Thai and -- hold your breath -- the Democrat Party.
Poll deadlock threatens
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand will hold a crucial general election in about a month, with both domestic and international observers watching closely to see who wins the poll. But identifying the winner may prove far easier than determining who will ultimately govern the country.
Bangkok voters as hard to fathom as ever
Published on 28/12/2025
» As Thailand edges closer to the Feb 8 general election, Bangkok once again emerges as the country's most unpredictable and symbolically important political battleground.