Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dissolved parliament, paving the way for snap elections as early as February, following a rift with the opposition People’s Party and amid rising political turmoil and ongoing border clashes with Cambodia.
The dissolution of parliament, endorsed by Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, accelerates the timeline for elections, which must be held within 45 to 60 days. Initially, Anutin had planned for elections in March or April, but his decision now brings them forward.
Anutin’s move comes after a growing rift with the opposition People’s Party, which had been pushing for constitutional amendments as part of a deal to support Anutin’s government. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, a government spokesperson, stated that the inability to move forward in parliament prompted the decision to dissolve it.
While the political landscape shifts, Thailand is also grappling with intense border clashes with Cambodia. For the past four days, the fighting has raged along the 817 km border, resulting in at least 20 deaths, nearly 200 injuries, and displacing hundreds of thousands of people. Anutin reassured reporters that the dissolution would not impact military operations along the frontier.
Anutin, Thailand’s third prime minister since August 2023, now faces an uphill struggle to secure re-election. The country’s political instability, combined with economic challenges such as high household debt and weak consumption, has put additional pressure on his government.
The People’s Party, which had initially backed Anutin’s rise to power, accused his Bhumjaithai Party of failing to honor their agreement, particularly regarding a referendum on constitutional amendments. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party, expressed disappointment that the Bhumjaithai Party had not followed through on their pact, which had been crucial for their support.
As Thailand moves toward elections, the political uncertainty, compounded by the ongoing border conflict, continues to impact the country’s stability and economic outlook.
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