Thailand’s Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has strengthened his position after his Bhumjaithai Party secured the largest share of seats in Thailand’s snap general election on Sunday (8 February).

With around 90% of ballots counted, the party won nearly 200 of 500 lower house seats, but remains short of the 251 required for a single-party government. Coalition negotiations are expected to determine the country’s next administration.

Key developments:

• Bhumjaithai Party: ~200 seats

• Kla Tham Party (ally): 60 seats

• People’s Party, led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut: 110 seats, leading in five constituencies

• Pheu Thai Party, backed by Thaksin Shinawatra: 80 seats

• Democratic Party: 20 seats

• Voter turnout: 60%, down from 75% in 2023

Voters also supported rewriting the 2017 military-drafted constitution, with roughly 60% backing reform. The election followed the collapse of Anutin’s previous coalition after three months in power.

ℹ️ The Straits Times, Anadolu Agency

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