Thailand set for early elections amid political deadlock and Cambodia skirmishes

December 12, 2025

Move follows a disagreement with the largest grouping in parliament, with elections to be held within 45-60 days

Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, announced on Thursday that he is “returning power to the people”, moving to dissolve parliament and clear the way for elections earlier than previously anticipated.

Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat said the move followed a disagreement with the largest grouping in parliament, the opposition People’s party. “This happened because we can’t go forward in parliament,” he told Reuters.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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