Anutin Charnvirakul has become the new prime minister of Thailand after winning a strong vote in parliament. He received support from 293 lawmakers, showing that his coalition has clear control in the lower house. His victory marks a win for the conservative establishment after years of political conflict with pro-democracy groups. Anutin promised to improve [...]
Thailand’s parliament will meet on March 19 to vote for a new prime minister after the general election on February 8. The House Speaker announced the date for the vote. The current caretaker prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, is expected to win because his party has formed a coalition with other [...]
In Thailand’s recent 2026 election, Prime Minister Anutin Chanrvirakul’s Bhumjaithai party won a surprising victory, while the progressive People’s Party faced a setback. Before the election, polls predicted the reformist party would do very well, especially in cities, but the results showed the opposite. Bhumjaithai won most of the local constituency seats because it has [...]
Southern Thailand, badly hit by the worst floods in 300 years that killed at least 145 people and damaged towns like Hat Yai, has now become a major focus in Thailand’s politics ahead of the 2026 general election. The slow recovery and public anger over how the government handled the disaster are shaping voter views [...]
Syria has announced early results from its first parliamentary vote since the fall of Bashar al-Assad last year. The vote was indirect, with about 6000 selected people choosing most of the lawmakers, while President Ahmed al-Sharaa will appoint the rest later. Many people worry that the vote was too tightly controlled and that some communities, [...]
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, 73, recently traveled to the UAE for medical tests, raising fresh concerns about his health. Analysts believe a plan is underway to prepare for his succession, with businessman Benjamin Bol Mel being positioned as his likely replacement. Bol Mel, once sanctioned by the U.S. for corruption, has been promoted to [...]