Politics

Anutin said the party would review the numbers and local factors once the count is clearer, declining to speculate on alliances while some constituencies may still face disputes or constraints.

From Thai Rak Thai to Pheu Thai: a once-dominant Shinawatra-aligned bloc faces its lowest point, projected to finish third in 2026

Student and public protesters have called on the Office of Election Commission of Pathum Thani Province to recount the votes, citing suspected irregularities in advance-voting and referendum ballots.

Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul says coalition plans will be decided after official MP certification and a party executive meeting, declining to name potential partners or portfolios for now.

Reuters/Bloomberg: Bhumjaithai leads early count after campaigning on nationalism amid Cambodia tensions; People’s Party spurns coalition; charter referendum passes

Anutin says Bhumjaithai is likely to rank No.1 in MPs, thanks voters, and says coalition talks will follow a party executive meeting

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut conceded the People’s Party is not on track to win, backing the parliamentary process and pledging an opposition role.

Pheu Thai leader Julapun Amornvivat thanked voters and said government formation is the responsibility of the party finishing first, while Pheu Thai will decide its role based on the lead party’s direction and policies.

Abhisit Vejjajiva said the Democrat Party is ready to serve as the opposition after a Bangkok defeat, with the party expecting around 20 seats from early tallies.

Unofficial count in Buriram’s Constituency 2 shows Bhumjaithai’s Natthida “Ploy” Lekudakorn, 25, winning the seat—set to be the youngest MP

Supporters at the People’s Party’s Future Forward Building grew tense and quiet after early unofficial results showed Bhumjaithai moving into first place nationwide once about 10% of votes had been counted.

Pheu Thai PM candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat thanked supporters at party HQ as counting began, saying the party will act responsibly whether it wins or loses.

Media reports name 15 People’s Party MPs tied to a Section 112 amendment case, as the NACC is expected to consider the file on 9 Feb.