Anutin Charnvirakul

NEWS ANALYSIS

Thailand’s energy shock may force long-delayed reforms 

A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh on country’s growth by driving up costs in an economy heavily reliant on imported gas

With its clear win, the conservative Bhumjaithai party led by Anutin Charnvirakul (centre) is well-placed to form a government with a comfortable majority. 
POLITICS THAT MATTER

Moving Thailand forward: Between stability and reform

After 3 prime ministers and past incidents of street protests and violence, the economy – stuck at a 1-2% growth rate – seems to be on the rebound

The baht has beaten its regional peers in the three days since the election, after already being bolstered by gold’s surge this year.

Thai markets surge as Anutin’s historic win sparks reform bets

The win boosts prospects for political stability after the country has had three prime ministers in as many years

Results have yet to be officially certified by Thailand's election commission – a process that must be completed within 60 days of the general election.

Thailand’s election commission faces pressure over vote transparency

Members of the public are flagging irregularities in the vote count on social media

Supporters of the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 election in Bangkok. Preliminary results show the party secured some 192 out of 500 seats, with around 95% of the votes counted.� 

‘Better outcome than we had expected’: Thai PM Anutin’s election win has analysts upbeat

The Bhumjaithai Party’s victory could improve political stability, boosting foreign inflows and the country’s economy

Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led Bhumjaithai Party to a decisive victory at the polls on Sunday.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Anutin’s win steadies Thai politics, but the economic test lies ahead

Thai people also participated in a referendum on whether to amend the 2017 constitution, with more than 60% agreeing with the change

“Bhumjaithai’s victory today is a victory for all Thais, whether you voted for Bhumjaithai Party or not,” Anutin Charnvirakul said at a press briefing.

Thailand PM Anutin consolidates power with dominating election win

Bhumjaithai Party took about 192 seats out of 500 with nearly 95 per cent of the votes counted

Anutin Charnvirakul’s (centre) rise to the top reflects both strategy and circumstance, and is a testament to his patience and savvy coalition building.

Who is Thai PM Anutin and how did he seal a clear win in the elections?

The veteran politician is one of the country’s most durable power brokers

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul set the stage for the snap election in mid-December, amid a raging border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

Thailand PM’s party takes wide lead in three-way election race

With nearly 80% of polling stations reporting, Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party has a sizeable lead