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Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote

Thailand’s traditional centres of political patronage, the ‘Baan Yai’ (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.

People wearing traditional Thai dress gather next to a campaign poster of Bhumjaithai party in the tourist district, as Thailand will hold general elections on February 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

As Thailand votes, can the reformist People’s Party break the cycle?

Despite leading polls, the People’s Party confronts an establishment with a two-decade record of overturning mandates.

People’s Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, former Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat and other party members gesture during a major rally event ahead of the February 8 election in Bangkok, Thailand, February 6, 2026.

In US ally Thailand, feelings of betrayal after Trump’s visa freeze

Thais who planned to build a life in the US express shock at inclusion on list of blacklisted countries.

Police officers stand on patrol as environmental protesters gather in front of the US embassy in Bangkok.

Thailand’s pork industry fears influx of cheap US imports under Trump

Thai pork producers are bracing for intense competition as the US seeks duty-free access to a $3bn market.

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Thai court removes Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office

Court sacks suspended prime minister for ethical misconduct over her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia.

Suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives at Government House.

‘The Shinawatra brand is done for’: Thai court to rule on PM’s dismissal

Constitutional Court to rule on whether to remove Paetongtarn from office over leaked call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen.

Thailand Prime Minister-elect Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives with her father former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Pheu Thai party headquarters ahead of a royal endorsement ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, August 18, 2024.

As Trump’s tariffs loom, Southeast Asia’s solar industry faces devastation

US tariffs cast pall over green energy industry in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia.

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Trump’s gutting of USAID sends chill through Southeast Asia

NGOs across Southeast Asia say they will struggle to continue their work without US funding.

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‘Pink baht’: Thailand’s businesses chase same-sex marriage bonanza

Wedding planners, hotels, malls and mortgage brokers are hoping to cash in on the legalisation of same-sex unions.

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Thailand’s economy stumbles as Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia race ahead

Thai economy is falling far behind its Southeast Asian peers amid growing middle-income trap fears.

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