Will poll be breakout or more of same? Only once in the past 26 years -- in January 2001 -- have voter preferences prevailed, when Thaksin Shinawatra's Thai Rak Thai Party swept to power. Its successor, the People's Party (PP) under Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, now appears poised to repeat the feat. Having won every election except 2023, Pheu Thai retains extensive upcountry canvassing networks and a formidable war chest. Democrats may siphon off some younger voters seeking reform without touching monarchy reform.

Source: Bangkok Post February 05, 2026 23:07 UTC