With the People's Party (PP) and the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) locked in a tight race for the most seats, neither is expected to secure a parliamentary majority. Mr Sutin said Pheu Thai will remain a decisive power broker regardless of the final seat count. Pheu Thai, on the other hand, has a new candidate, and in the final stretch, we could still finish first," he said. "Even with Pheu Thai, he has yet to make it clear whether he is willing to work with us," he said. Chulalongkorn University political scientist Stithorn Thananithichot said the emerging governing formula looks familiar, centring on a coalition of three main parties -- the BJT, Pheu Thai and Klatham.

Source: Bangkok Post January 04, 2026 21:36 UTC