In Episode 2 of The Signal, we cut through the noise and bring you up to speed on everything you need to know before Thailand heads into a high-stakes 2026 election, from the rise of the Orange Wave, to Pheu Thai’s rapid-fire prime ministers, to Anutin Charnvirakul’s fragile coalition.
Thailand is facing a dangerous combination of political instability, economic stagnation, demographic pressures, and regional insecurity. With elections looming, the country may be on the verge of transformation — or further turmoil.
If Thailand is to turn the page, this next election may be the moment that decides it.