Thailand

8 Feb · House of Representatives and constitutional referendum

● Major national election

Facts

Combines government choice with constitutional rules in a pivotal Southeast Asian economy shaped by military–civilian tension.

Date status: Held

Category: National (direct)

A country's own general, parliamentary or presidential election.

Direct vote — citizens vote directly for this position.

Last checked: 2026-09-01

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Forecasts or Results

The Bhumjaithai Party of PM Anutin Charnvirakul surged to 192 of 500 House seats (from 71), the largest party but short of a majority. The People's Party fell to 120 seats and Pheu Thai to 74. In the simultaneous referendum, 58.64% of voters backed replacing the 2017 military-era constitution.

Reported by: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Thai_general_election

Recorded: 2026-09-05

Election observation

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Election history

Past elections, turnout and electoral system details for Thailand, from IFES ElectionGuide.

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