Thailand votes 2026: PM Anutin and Bhumjaithai confident of return to power

0 February 5, 2026 22:49

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul heads into a snap election on Feb 8 after dissolving parliament less than three months into his term – a high-stakes gamble aimed at securing a full four-year mandate. Yet, he’s quietly confident of leading his Bhumjaithai Party into a full term. CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut examines how the career politician once labelled a "kingmaker" plans to stay in power – and whether this marks the rise of a new dynasty. Read more: https://cna.asia/4r4psoq

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