Bangkok, Feb 9, 2026 (AFP) - Thailand's Anutin rides wave of nationalism to election victory

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2026-02-09

Thailand's caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday after his conservative Bhumjaithai Party surged to a stunning election victory on a wave of nationalism. The pro-military and pro-monarchy party had its best electoral performance ever in polls that took place after two rounds of deadly border clashes with Cambodia last year. Voters appeared to turn their backs on the reformist People's Party, as well as Phe......

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