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Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:17:00 +0700Bhumjaithai leader admits election result 'beyond expectations'
Anutin Charnvirakul has admitted he was surprised by the overwhelming support his Bhumjaithai Party received in the general election, and credited patriotism as a key factor that propelled the party to victory on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:34:00 +0700Klatham expects to be in Bhumjaithai-led coalition
The Klatham Party, which finished fourth in Sunday's general election, expects to be part of a coalition government led by poll winner Bhumjaithai, along with some smaller parties.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:33:00 +0700Election process essentially error-free, says polling agency
The Election Commission (EC) on Monday concluded its management of Sunday’s general election and constitutional referendum, declaring it successful and complete, and with “less than 0.01% of mistakes” from the 1.5 million working st...
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:48:00 +0700Thai stocks skyrocket after clear Bhumjaithai victory
The Stock Exchange of Thailand Index jumped more than 3% on Monday after election results showed the Bhumjaithai Party was in command in forming a new coalition government.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:04:00 +0700Bhumjaithai in landslide victory with counting nearly complete
The Bhumjaithai Party of caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has won 174 House constituency seats, followed by the People's Party with 87 and 58 for the Pheu Thai Party, according to the Election Commission.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:19:00 +0700Clear Thai election victory to give investors policy continuity
A convincing win by Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party in Sunday’s election should boost the country’s stock market and currency, according to some strategists and economists, with the potential for policy continuity a relief for i...
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0700BJT, Klatham could form coalition
Bhumjaithai and Klatham are emerging as potential coalition partners in the formation of Thailand’s next government, buoyed by their strong seat gains in yesterday’s general election, political analysts say.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:03:00 +0700Chiang Mai tourism in flux
Chiang Mai, once dominated by Chinese visitors, has gradually changed as the foreign market diversifies, with more arrivals from South Korea and Japan, as well as a notable resurgence of long‑haul tourists.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0700Banker slams parties' household debt vows
As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +0700Infrastructure key for Thai growth
Short-term economic stimulus measures introduced by the next government are expected to provide temporary relief, though sustainable growth will depend on continued infrastructure investment and policies that encourage long-term savings, says Innoves...