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Thai PM Dissolves Parliament Amid Election Turmoil and Criticism

12/14/2025

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved Parliament last week to avert a no-confidence vote.
A poll shows 12.32% support for Anutin and 17.2% for opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, while 40.6% doubt suitable candidates.
Anutin's government faces criticism for its handling of severe floods and border clashes with Cambodia.
Both major parties seek significant wins as the election nears, amid 1.2% growth in the last quarter.

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved Parliament last week to avert a no-confidence vote.
A poll shows 12.32% support for Anutin and 17.2% for opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, while 40.6% doubt suitable candidates.
Anutin's government faces criticism for its handling of severe floods and border clashes with Cambodia.
Both major parties seek significant wins as the election nears, amid 1.2% growth in the last quarter.