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Which are the main parties in Thailand's election and what are their policies?
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand is holding a general election on Sunday with three parties expected to dominate the contest to decide which will lead the Southeast Asian country's next government.
PP hits back in patriotism row
Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, prime ministerial candidate and leader of the People's Party, has hit back at rival parties for stoking nationalist sentiment to win votes, saying genuine patriotism lies in serving the people, not exploiting politics for personal or financial gain.
Suspects in local election murder arrested
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/02/2026
» SONGKHLA - The two prime suspects in the murder of a candidate in a local election have been arrested and handed over to Provincial Police Region 9 for further legal proceedings after admitting to the crime, police said on Sunday.
Advance voting underway for 2 million eligible voters
Online Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» Advance voting, a week ahead of the general election, was underway on Sunday with more than 2 million eligible voters registered to cast their ballots ahead of polling day on Feb 8.
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.
PM denies playing patriotism card
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/02/2026
» Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul denies he is exploiting nationalist sentiment and the debate over Section 112 of the Criminal Code, widely known as the lese majeste law, to boost his party's electoral prospects.
Pheu Thai slams PM Anutin for fear-mongering
Online Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026
» A top Pheu Thai Party official has lashed out at Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul for resorting to nationalist rhetoric and stoking fears of war to win votes, instead of presenting the policies of his party.
US government shuts down again but quick fix expected
AFP, Published on 31/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - The US government entered a partial shutdown on Saturday as a midnight funding deadline passed without Congress approving a 2026 budget, though disruption was expected to be limited with the House set to move early next week to ratify a Senate-backed deal.
Foreign ministry says overseas ballots 'on time'
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/01/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reaffirmed that all overseas ballots for the 2026 election and referendum will arrive in Thailand by Feb 5, allowing them to be counted together with domestic votes.
Bhumjaithai plays on nationalist strings
Mongkol Bangprapa and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/01/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has stepped up nationalist messaging in the final stretch of the election campaign, as a series of opinion polls show a tightening race and shifting voter sentiment over leadership and party strength.