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THAILAND

Leader of small party draws focus

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 11/02/2026

» Since the announcement of Sunday's election results, Wasawat Poungponsri, leader of the Thai Ruam Palang Party, has emerged as one of the most closely watched figures among Thailand's smaller parties -- groups widely regarded as crucial to the formation and stability of a Bhumjaithai-led coalition government.

THAILAND

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).

OPINION

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.

OPINION

Reinvent Thailand to revive growth

Oped, Boonwara Sumano, Published on 11/02/2026

» In the 1990s, Thailand ranked second in Asean for state performance, behind only Singapore. Today, we trail several neighbours. This decline has unfolded gradually over three decades -- through repeated economic crises, institutional stagnation, and reforms that never quite went far enough. What is different today is that the cost of inaction has become far more dangerous.

THAILAND

Tearful Natthaphong vows to fight on

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2026

» People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut fought back tears as he reflected on his party’s defeat in Sunday’s election, insisting it was not the right time for him to step down and pledging to lead the party with renewed determination.

BUSINESS

Global solar and wind capacity growth ‘slowed in 2025’

AFP, Published on 10/02/2026

» Planned or under-construction solar and wind projects slowed last year, analysis showed on Tuesday, casting doubts on whether countries will hit a goal of tripling renewable capacity by 2030.

BUSINESS

Foreigners buy most Thai stocks in 4 years after election

Published on 10/02/2026

» Global funds piled back into Thai equities as a convincing win by the incumbent Bhumjaithai Party in Sunday’s election paved the way for policy continuity. 

WORLD

Japan election results confirm super-majority for Takaichi's party

AFP, Published on 10/02/2026

» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won 315 seats in weekend snap elections, giving it a two-thirds majority, official results confirmed Tuesday.

THAILAND

Will Thailand's election deliver a stable government?

Published on 10/02/2026

» The ruling Bhumjaithai Party scored a decisive victory in Thailand's general election, routing progressive and populist parties to put leader Anutin Charnvirakul in ‌the running to become the first premier voted back to office ​in 20 years.

BUSINESS

Economists outline most urgent tasks

Business, Published on 10/02/2026

» Urgent priorities of the new government are to ease the cost-of-living burden on the public, find markets for SME products and push ahead with policies promised during the election campaign, economists say.