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Thai Lawmaker Joins New Party Amid Rising Nationalism

1/28/2026

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Thai lawmaker Phumin Leethiraprasert has joined the Kla Tham Party for the February 8 election, distancing himself from Pheu Thai after border clashes with Cambodia that killed 149 people in his district.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament in December.
This move prompted snap elections amid rising nationalism.
Rivals including the People's Party and Pheu Thai adjust platforms to appear more patriotic.
Voters seek stronger government action to protect communities.

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Thai lawmaker Phumin Leethiraprasert has joined the Kla Tham Party for the February 8 election, distancing himself from Pheu Thai after border clashes with Cambodia that killed 149 people in his district.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament in December.
This move prompted snap elections amid rising nationalism.
Rivals including the People's Party and Pheu Thai adjust platforms to appear more patriotic.
Voters seek stronger government action to protect communities.