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Thailand to hold early election on Feb. 8 after parliament dissolution
Prime Minister Anutin dissolved parliament to avoid a no-confidence vote and capitalize on nationalist support amid border conflict with Cambodia, election set for Feb. 8, 2026.
- The Thailand Election Commission drafted and the Commissioner agreed that Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 will be election day, with advance voting on Feb 1.
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul disbanded the legislature after falling out with the opposition People’s Party amid a raging border dispute and a threatened no-confidence vote tied to constitutional changes.
- The contest is likely to pit Anutin's Bhumjaithai party against the progressive People’s Party, while the Pheu Thai Party backed by Thaksin Shinawatra is another major contender, and Purawich Watanasukh says a multi-party coalition remains probable.
- Candidate registration begins Dec 27, and because royal assent dissolved parliament, polls must be held within 45 to 60 days, compressing the campaign period.
- Facing waning popularity after floods and scandals, Anutin Charnvirakul courted the military and secured a September deal on constitutional change framing the election within four months.
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Despite serious fighting with Cambodia, Thailand has announced an appointment for new elections and a new parliament is due to be voted on in February.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right6Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Center
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