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Thai Premier Calls Early Election Amid No-Confidence Threat

12/24/2025

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Thai Premier Anutin (Bhumjaithai Party) dissolved parliament less than 100 days after his election amid a looming no-confidence vote against his minority government.
He spoke to supporters and said the February 8 election would be the most consequential poll for the Bhumjaithai Party since its 2008 founding.
Anutin stated the party is ready to serve the Thai people and that key government executives would keep their posts if re-elected.

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Thai Premier Anutin (Bhumjaithai Party) dissolved parliament less than 100 days after his election amid a looming no-confidence vote against his minority government.
He spoke to supporters and said the February 8 election would be the most consequential poll for the Bhumjaithai Party since its 2008 founding.
Anutin stated the party is ready to serve the Thai people and that key government executives would keep their posts if re-elected.