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.
Conservatives on Course for Victory in Thailand Elections
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