Thailand set for early elections amid political deadlock and Cambodia skirmishes
Move follows a disagreement with the largest grouping in parliament, with elections to be held within 45-60 daysThailand’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...
<p>Move follows a disagreement with the largest grouping in parliament, with elections to be held within 45-60 days</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/12/thailand-set-for-early-elections-cambodia-clashes">Continue reading...</a>
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