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Thai King Opens Parliament Amid Electoral Concerns and Coalition Plans

3/15/2026

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Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn opened Parliament on March 14 amid electoral scrutiny.
The Office of the Ombudsman warned ballot barcodes could threaten voter secrecy.
A petition is filed with the Constitutional Court over this issue.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party holds 191 seats, planning a coalition totaling over 290 and a March 19 prime ministerial vote.
Lawmakers reconvene on March 15 to elect a new House Speaker.

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Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn opened Parliament on March 14 amid electoral scrutiny.
The Office of the Ombudsman warned ballot barcodes could threaten voter secrecy.
A petition is filed with the Constitutional Court over this issue.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party holds 191 seats, planning a coalition totaling over 290 and a March 19 prime ministerial vote.
Lawmakers reconvene on March 15 to elect a new House Speaker.