Thailand holds its breath as election approachesListen to this articleElection posters from various political parties are displayed in front of the Bangkok Youth Centre (Thai–Japan) in Din Daeng district. Nutthawat WicheanbutThe 2026 general election marks a pivotal moment in the nation's volatile political landscape. "Thailand needs political parties in the election to present a new economic structure for the nation in order to drive an economic recovery," he said. Whichever party forms a government and can keep the Thai economy moving forward is likely to remain in power for a long time, said Mr Kiatanantha. He expects the election to produce a multi-party coalition government, with bargaining over interests and competition for economic ministries.

Source: Bangkok Post December 24, 2025 00:17 UTC