Thai Parliament convenes to vote for new prime minister with the incumbent leader expected to stay Thailand’s Parliament has convened to pick a new prime minister The Independent UK · Mar 19
Govt officials ordered to work from home, suspend overseas trips Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organisations and state enterprises to work from home and suspend overseas trips, as part of measures to cope with the Middle East war Bangkok Post · Mar 11
What Thailand’s election means for the future of the country – and its beleaguered pro-democracy forces Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, will almost certainly stay in the job after a surprise result in last week’s elections saw his conservative Bhumjaithai Party win the most seats in the lower house. The Conversation · Feb 16
Thailand scores poorly in corruption ranking The government has said it will act after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Bangkok Post · Feb 13
Thailand's Conservative party led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul secures win in general election Anutin Charnvirakul's party has significantly increased its number of MPs but will only have a parliamentary majority with coalition partners. Analysts say there is a chance of stabilisation in Thai politics after the turbulence of recent years. Euronews · Feb 9
Thailand’s PM vows to build border wall as conservatives celebrate surprise election victory Unofficial results show the prime minister’s party short of a majority but comfortably the largest party, meaning they will lead coalition talks The Independent UK · Feb 9
Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai party tops election that marks a conservative comeback The Bhumjaithai Party of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is on track to win the most seats in Thailand’s general election, according to unofficial results The Independent UK · Feb 9
Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win Caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday after a stunning election victory for his Bhumjaithai Party. Bangkok Post · Feb 9
Thailand elections: Conservative PM Anutin Charnvirakul claims victory Thailand’s conservative prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared victory in the general election on Sunday after TV projections indicated that his party had secured a commanding lead, winning the largest number of seats in parliament. The Times of India · Feb 8
Thailand elections: Vote counting under way after polls close in tight three-way contest Thailand's general election saw a tight race between the progressive People's Party, populist Pheu Thai, and conservative Bhumjaithai. With no single party expected to win a majority, coalition-building is crucial for forming the next government. Voters cast ballots amidst economic concerns and nationalist sentiment, with a referendum on a new… The Times of India · Feb 8
Thai PM’s party on track to win election in blow to pro-democracy camp Staunch royalist Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai party builds commanding lead on disappointing night for rivals The Guardian - UK · Feb 8
Polls close in Thailand with three main parties vying for power Local polls consistently project that no single party will gain a majority, necessitating the formation of a coalition government The Independent UK · Feb 8
Thailand votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power Voters in Thailand are heading to the polls for an early general election The Independent UK · Feb 8
What to know about Thailand's election as economic growth slows and nationalism rises Political parties in Thailand are gearing up for their final campaign rallies ahead of a general election The Independent UK · Feb 6
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Thailand election explained: Why Sunday’s vote is historic with young progressive leader ahead in polls Military-appointed Senate will play no role in choosing the next prime minister as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to move on from a prolonged period of political and strategic instability, Shweta Sharma writes
Bangkok Post · Jan 16 PM ends Italian-Thai contracts after deadly crane collapses Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Ministry of Transport to end two contracts with Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) following crane collapse incidents that resulted in over 30 deaths.
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Thailand’s acting PM calls for blacklisting of construction firm after crane collapse on train kills 32 Three people missing as rescue workers carry out clearing work after passenger train derails
The Independent UK · Jan 14 At least 31 killed as crane collapses onto train in Thailand ‘slicing it in half’ Train travelling from Bangkok derails and catches fire with 195 passengers on board
Euronews · Jan 9 US to provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability The fighting in July and December displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Thailand and Cambodia and killed about 100 soldiers and civilians.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025 Thailand's political parties name prime minister candidates for February election Political parties in Thailand have registered their candidates to become prime minister after the upcoming general election, marking the unofficial start of campaigning
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025 Thailand bombs a village in Cambodia even as both nations hold border talks to end armed clashes Thailand and Cambodia are still engaged in combat along their border even as talks are ongoing to end clashes that began in early December to break a previous ceasefire
Fortune · Dec 16, 2025 Air strikes on casinos, colonial borders and a failed Trump ceasefire: What's happening in the Thai-Cambodia conflict Last week’s border clashes have undercut Trump’s hopes to be a peacemaker, while also endangering a regional economy across the Thai-Cambodia border.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 Cambodia shuts border as fighting rages with Thailand despite Trump’s ceasefire claim Thailand and Cambodia both dispute claims that ceasefire had been reached as said by the US president
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 President of Peace? How Donald Trump’s claims to have ended eight wars in his second term fall apart IN FOCUS: The US president believes he has resolved enough global conflicts to have earned him a Nobel Peace Prize. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report on how his boasts stand up to scrutiny
Euronews · Dec 13, 2025 Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to renew their ceasefire but fighting continues Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore peace and end hostilities after clashes flared up again this week, renewing their decades-old border disputes. Bangkok however stressed that it will continue to fight until Phnom Penh no longer poses a threat to its sovereignty.