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Thailand's Election Commission Certifies New Parliament Seats

3/4/2026

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On March 4, 2026, the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) certified 499 of 500 parliamentary seats from the February 8 election.
The certification allows the new parliament to convene within 15 days to elect a speaker and a Prime Minister.
Bhumjaithai Party won 191 seats, People’s Party 120, Pheu Thai 74, Kla Tham 58.
Bhumjaithai plans to form a coalition with Pheu Thai and smaller parties totaling 292 seats.

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On March 4, 2026, the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) certified 499 of 500 parliamentary seats from the February 8 election.
The certification allows the new parliament to convene within 15 days to elect a speaker and a Prime Minister.
Bhumjaithai Party won 191 seats, People’s Party 120, Pheu Thai 74, Kla Tham 58.
Bhumjaithai plans to form a coalition with Pheu Thai and smaller parties totaling 292 seats.