Thailand’s power shifts from policy to military structure to ‘Blue Regime’ networks
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Analysts say Thailand’s political order has moved from Thaksin’s mass electoral model, to the NCPO’s state-backed mechanisms, and now to a network-based system centred on Bhumjaithai
Parole, but not a pause in politics: eyes on Thaksin as Pheu Thai prepares a new chapter
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Thaksin Shinawatra is set for release on parole on May 11, but political attention is already turning to how he may reshape Pheu Thai from behind the scenes.
Anutin set to unveil ‘Thailand 10 Plus’ policy package to Parliament on April 7-9
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is expected to deliver his government’s policy statement to Parliament on April 7-9, 2026, centred on a “Thailand 10 Plus” stimulus-and-opportunity plan and a target of at least 3% average annual GDP growth.
Pheu Thai’s new reality as coalition partner: cabinet quota tensions, Paetongtarn seen as party power hub
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
With Pheu Thai joining a Bhumjaithai-led coalition, the party faces pressure to rebuild popularity through performance. Internal jockeying over a quota of five ministers and three deputy ministers has exposed tensions between Shinawatra-aligned figures and influential local blocs, as Paetongtarn Shinawatra is positioned as the party’s new centre of gravity.
House Speaker vote marks first step in forming new government on March 15
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Attention will turn to parliament as MPs choose the Speaker and deputy speakers in a key vote that could signal the stability of the incoming government.
Deal sealed on 292-seat government, without Klatham, Democrats and Thai Ruamphalang
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
Bhumjaithai Party’s “Anutin 2” government is set to command 292 seats, with the party taking 26 ministerial posts across 14 ministries, while Pheu Thai gets nine posts and Palang Pracharath one.
Anutin collects MP certificate, pledges urgent action on all fronts
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul received his election certificate at the Election Commission on March 5 and said the caretaker government would press ahead at full capacity, with measures being prepared to shield Thais from potential spillover effects of unrest in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul discusses the upcoming PM vote in Parliament, citing uncertainties over MP certification and the government's lack of control over the process.