Bhumjaithai leader Anutin acknowledges likely election win, as People's Party will let winner form coalition and remain in oppositionBhumjaithai members led by caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrive at party headquarters in Bangkok about 9pm on Sunday. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) of caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had a comfortable lead as vote counting continued on Sunday night, while the rival People’s Party leader admitted his party would not win the Feb 8 general election. For party-list vote counting, People’s Party had 2.16 million votes, followed by Bhumjaithai on 1.66 million and Pheu Thai 1.54 million votes. Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, front centre, listens to a reporter's question during his press conference at his party headquarters late Sunday night. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut conceded that it was unlikely his party could win the election and it would let the winner form the next government.

Source: Bangkok Post February 08, 2026 18:15 UTC