Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakuls Party Emerges Victorious in Recent Elections
The conservative-leaning Bhumjaithai Party, led by entrepreneur-turned-politician Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has emerged as the leading party in the recent general elections held on the 8th, positioning Anutin for a potential second term in office.
According to unofficial tallies reported by Thai PBS as of 2:24 PM on the 9th (with 95% of votes counted), Bhumjaithai Party secured 193 out of the 500 seats in the House of Representatives, accounting for 38.6% of the total. This figure is more than double its current seat count of 71. This marks the first time since the 1996 elections that a conservative party backed by the monarchy and military has claimed the top position in the National Assembly. Additionally, the coalition partner, the Kla Party, is expected to secure around 58 seats, bringing the total for the two parties to over 252 seats, exceeding the majority threshold.
In contrast, the progressive opposition party, the Move Forward Party, which had been leading in recent polls, is projected to see its representation decrease from 151 to 116 seats. Move Forward Party leader, Nattapong Liengpanthayut, acknowledged the partys defeat on the 9th, stating, "If Prime Minister Anutin can form a government, we are ready to serve from the opposition side."
The Pheu Thai Party, associated with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has wielded substantial influence in Thai politics for the past two decades, finished third with only 74 seats.
International reports, including those from the BBC, attribute the success of the Bhumjaithai Party to recent conflicts with Cambodia. Following border skirmishes, a surge in nationalist sentiment has bolstered support for Anutin’s strategy focusing on strengthening national defense. Conversely, the anti-military stance promoted by the Move Forward Party, which called for the abolition of conscription and a reduction in military generals, appears to have alienated conservative voters.
On the night of the election, Anutin addressed supporters at the party headquarters in Bangkok, expressing that "nationalism resides in the hearts of all Bhumjaithai members. Our citizens have shown us more than we had anticipated."
According to unofficial tallies reported by Thai PBS as of 2:24 PM on the 9th (with 95% of votes counted), Bhumjaithai Party secured 193 out of the 500 seats in the House of Representatives, accounting for 38.6% of the total. This figure is more than double its current seat count of 71. This marks the first time since the 1996 elections that a conservative party backed by the monarchy and military has claimed the top position in the National Assembly. Additionally, the coalition partner, the Kla Party, is expected to secure around 58 seats, bringing the total for the two parties to over 252 seats, exceeding the majority threshold.
In contrast, the progressive opposition party, the Move Forward Party, which had been leading in recent polls, is projected to see its representation decrease from 151 to 116 seats. Move Forward Party leader, Nattapong Liengpanthayut, acknowledged the partys defeat on the 9th, stating, "If Prime Minister Anutin can form a government, we are ready to serve from the opposition side."
The Pheu Thai Party, associated with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has wielded substantial influence in Thai politics for the past two decades, finished third with only 74 seats.
International reports, including those from the BBC, attribute the success of the Bhumjaithai Party to recent conflicts with Cambodia. Following border skirmishes, a surge in nationalist sentiment has bolstered support for Anutin’s strategy focusing on strengthening national defense. Conversely, the anti-military stance promoted by the Move Forward Party, which called for the abolition of conscription and a reduction in military generals, appears to have alienated conservative voters.
On the night of the election, Anutin addressed supporters at the party headquarters in Bangkok, expressing that "nationalism resides in the hearts of all Bhumjaithai members. Our citizens have shown us more than we had anticipated."
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