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Campaigning Begins for Competitive February 2026 Election

12/28/2025

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Candidates have registered for the February 8, 2026 general election, marking the start of campaigning.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved Parliament to call early polls.
The Bhumjaithai Party faces competition from the progressive People’s Party and the populist Pheu Thai Party led by Thaksin Shinawatra.
Anutin's party submitted two candidates for prime minister, including himself.
Election preparations are on schedule, indicating a highly competitive electoral landscape.

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Story summary

Candidates have registered for the February 8, 2026 general election, marking the start of campaigning.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved Parliament to call early polls.
The Bhumjaithai Party faces competition from the progressive People’s Party and the populist Pheu Thai Party led by Thaksin Shinawatra.
Anutin's party submitted two candidates for prime minister, including himself.
Election preparations are on schedule, indicating a highly competitive electoral landscape.