Which are the main parties in Thailand’s election and what are their policies?

February 2, 2026 1:05 PM

Which are the main parties in Thailand’s election and what are their policies?

Thailand is holding a general election on February 8 with three parties expected to dominate the contest to decide which will lead the Southeast Asian country's next government. Following are details and key policy pledges of the main parties running in the election. BHUMJAITHAI PARTY Led by incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai formed the last government in September after moving in swiftly to dismantle the Pheu Thai-led coalition following a court's sacking of then premi...

Thailand’s ruling party seeks house dissolution as opposition backs rival’s PM bid

September 3, 2025 10:09 AM

Thailand’s ruling party seeks house dissolution as opposition backs rival’s PM bid

Thai politics were in chaos on Wednesday as the ruling Pheu Thai party said it had sought royal approval to dissolve the parliament for a new election, moments after the biggest group in the house said it would back another party to form a government. The chief whip of the Pheu Thai party, which last week suffered the loss of its prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to a court ruling, told Reuters the party had decided to forge ahead with seeking a snap election. Moments earlier, the opposi...