Thailand votes after three leaders in two yearsBANGKOK, Feb 8, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Thais vote Sunday in an election pitting the popular reformists who won last time against the conservative who ended up as prime minister, with ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra looming large from his prison cell. "There are forces beyond the political arena in Thailand that call the final shots," said political scientist Thitinan Pongsudhirak ahead of voting day. said Kitti Sattanuwat, 64, at the final People's Party rally in Bangkok. Thaksin's Pheu Thai party came second in 2023 and formed a coalition with the third-placed conservatives Bhumjaithai, only to have its prime minister removed by court order. The issue has not featured in the People's Party campaign this time.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 08, 2026 02:51 UTC