Conservatives on Course for Victory in Thailand Elections

Thailand’s caretaker prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, speaks on the phone at his headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Feb. 8, 2026. Patipat Janthong/ReutersThailand’s caretaker prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, recorded a strong performance in the country’s election on Feb. 8, and is on course to form a ruling coalition with his conservative Bhumjaithai Party.According to unofficial results released by the state-run Election Commission—after 94 percent of polling stations had reported on Feb. 9—Bhumjaithai, which translates as Proud Thais Party, won about 193 seats in the 500-member House of Representatives.