Politics

A new KPI Poll shows nearly half of Thais feel politics has worsened, and voters now prioritise a prime minister who can deliver real economic relief over ideology, with corruption, household debt and living costs topping the next government’s urgent agenda.

Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) can postpone the general election by up to 30 days if there is a genuine necessity such as a border security crisis or martial law that disrupts voting

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut said he signed the MOA to move constitutional change forward, but said Bhumjaithai’s vote helped derail it, and asked the public for a clear majority to govern.

Newly elected EC chair Narong Klanwarin says the commission is ready for a general election, possibly on February 8, 2026, and rejects claims of political bias.

Anutin says dissolving the House complied with all MOA commitments, denies betraying the People’s Party and stresses Bhumjaithai could not force the Senate on charter reform.

With snap polls now looming, overseas outlets argue the reset exposes Thailand’s chronic inability to sustain stable civilian rule, even as a border crisis raises the stakes for effective governance.

New election timeline after the House dissolution decree took effect on December 12, 2025, points to Sunday polls on February 1 or February 8, 2026, with results due by early April.

Finance Minister Ekniti says he is awaiting guidance from Borwornsak and the Election Commission on whether key programmes can proceed after the House dissolution.

Prime Minister Anutin says his decision to dissolve the House will not affect Thailand’s handling of the Thai-Cambodian border situation as tensions continue.

Bhumjaithai Party defends PM’s decision, claiming it was necessary to save constitutional reform; economic stimulus put on hold

Paradorn Prissananantakul says Bhumjaithai remains fully committed to charter change, denies double-crossing the People’s Party and confirms Let’s Go Halves Plus Phase 2 must be put on hold.

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut blasts Bhumjaithai for backing a one-third Senate veto on a new charter, accusing it of breaking the reform pact

Royal decree dissolves House after Anutin says his minority government cannot govern amid economic woes, political turmoil and the Cambodia border crisis