Politics

Thailand’s 2026 election heats up with Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, and the People’s Party each vying for the PM’s seat, as key candidates and policies take shape.

Chayapa Wongsawat calls for an end to using her past marriage to a close associate of Hun Sen to discredit her brother, Yodchanan Wongsawat, in political attacks.

People's Party introduces four deputy PM candidates ahead of the February 2026 election, aiming to empower voters and reshape Thailand's political landscape.

Thaksin Shinawatra, from behind bars, has endorsed his nephew Yodchanan Wongsawat as the Pheu Thai Party's number-one prime minister candidate, according to his daughter Paetongtarn.

Democrat Party plans to reveal its 33 candidates for Bangkok on December 22, targeting 10 seats and nationwide launch on December 25

Bhumjaithai Party confirms no final decision on Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Suphajee Suthampan as PM candidates, with a decision expected soon

The Election Commission insists that the February 8 election will proceed as scheduled, even in provinces affected by ongoing border clashes, with plans for special polling arrangements for evacuees.

The Council of State confirms that a referendum on the Thai-Cambodian MOU following the House dissolution would violate Article 169 of the Constitution and is unconstitutional.

Natthapong Ruengpanyawut of People’s Party introduces the "3 Thai" vision, focusing on transparency, equality, and modern governance to transform Thailand in the 2026 election

Anutin shares Cabinet's decision to send constitutional amendment referendum to the EC, says time is still on for Bhumjaithai’s PM candidate, with only his confirmation so far.

Pheu Thai PM candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat, Thaksin Shinawatra’s nephew, says Thailand faces a “perfect storm” of economic, geopolitical and tech shocks, pledging an AI- and science-driven push to reach high-income status.

Pheu Thai used its “Reboot Thailand” event on Tuesday (December 16) to introduce its prime ministerial line-up and set out flagship measures, including a “retirement lottery” scheme and a wide-ranging plan to tackle household debt.

Thailand’s Criminal Court has sentenced former People’s Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan to two years in prison for using a forged military draft results certificate and uploading false information online.