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Implications of conservative triumph
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/02/2026
» The incumbent and conservative Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has surprisingly swept Thailand's Feb 8 election with a commanding win. With the previously poll-leading and progressive People's Party (PP) coming in a distant second, Thailand appears headed for a conservative coalition government revolving around BJT and like-minded junior partners. Known for its conservative stance and being pro-status quo, it would not be surprising if the BJT-led coalition government, led by Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul, were not challenged by the Constitutional Court, the Election Commission, and other supervisory agencies, which have derailed and dissolved reform-minded winning parties in the past.
People’s Party leadership change possible
Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» The People’s Party may have a new leader and executive board in the near future because of ongoing uncertainty about a possible political ban of several of its key figures, according to the party’s outgoing secretary-general.
NACC timing questioned
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/02/2026
» As winning political parties begin forming alliances and the public waits for a new government to address bread-and-butter issues, the National Anti-Corruption Commission's (NACC) decision to move against former MPs from the People's Party is, to say the least, poorly timed.
NACC finds 44 ex‑Move Forward MPs guilty over bid to amend lèse‑majesté law
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» The National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) on Monday found 44 former Move Forward Party MPs—now mostly with the People’s Party—guilty over their 2023 pledge to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lèse‑majesté law.
Young leader eyes premiership
Published on 07/02/2026
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the country's youngest opposition leader, has declared his readiness to become prime minister, positioning his People's Party as a vehicle for national transformation.
All eyes trained on coalition maths
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/02/2026
» As the election campaign enters its final stage, with more than 53 million eligible voters heading to the polls tomorrow, experts are making their final tea-leaf readings.
Will poll be breakout or more of same?
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/02/2026
» As Thais go to the polls this Sunday, the most consequential question is whether Thailand will finally break out of its debilitating cycle of political instability and economic underperformance that has marked the past two decades. The signs and signals suggest otherwise -- at least not yet.
Suchart vows Bhumjaithai sweep in Chon Buri
Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» Suchart Chomklin, a leading figure of the Bhumjaithai party, has declared that Chon Buri is firmly under his party's control, saying voters have already decided and no seats will be left for rival parties in the province.
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.
BJT urges strategic voting as polls tighten
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2026
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has urged strategic voting to be adopted for the party, which is in the so-called "blue corner", in the final push to the Feb 8 election, saying the polls are boiling down to a two-horse race.