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Al Jazeera – Thai PM Anutin’s Party Poised for Victory in Upcoming General Election

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In Thailand’s recent snap general election, Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party is poised for victory, leading the race as around 90 percent of polling stations report results. The party is currently ahead in 194 out of 500 seats in the lower house of parliament, according to the election commission.

Despite this strong performance, early indications suggest that Bhumjaithai may not achieve an outright majority. The progressive People’s Party is also making gains, leading in 115 seats, while the populist Pheu Thai Party, associated with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, remains a significant player in the election outcome.

These results give Anutin a favorable position for coalition government formation, setting the stage for potential political alliances in the coming days. The political landscape in Thailand is evolving, with major parties vying for influence as the nation awaits the final counting of votes.

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Thai PM Anutin’s party on course for victory in general election | Elections News

With 30 percent of polling stations reporting results, Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party has a commanding lead.

Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party is on course for a victory in a snap general election, giving Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul the upper hand in forming a new coalition government.

With around 90 percent of polling stations reporting results, Anutin’s party is leading in 194 of the 500 seats in the lower house of parliament, according to partial results released by the country’s election commission.

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The results suggest that Anutin’s will likely fall short of securing an outright majority in the lower chamber. The progressive People’s Party is leading in 115 seats, and the populist Pheu Thai Party, backed by the billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was jailed last…

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