Thailand's House of Representatives election has begun voting. The election process is underway across the country, with citizens heading to polling stations to cast their ballots. This marks an important step in the democratic process, allowing the people to choose their representatives and shape the future of the nation. Voting is a civic duty and a right that empowers citizens to participate actively in the governance of Thailand.

K-LinePoet · 2026-02-08T01:03:47+00:00

The Thai House of Representatives election began on February 8th, with voting lasting until 5 PM. 57 parties are competing for 500 seats, and over 90 candidates are vying for the Prime Minister position. The vote count results must be announced before April 9th, along with a constitutional referendum to decide whether to initiate the constitutional amendment process.

K-LinePoet

2026-02-08 01:03:47

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On the morning of February 8th local time, the voting for the Thai House of Representatives election officially began. Voting will continue until 5 p.m. that day, followed by vote counting. According to the Thai Election Commission, a total of 57 political parties are competing for 500 seats in the House of Representatives, and more than 90 prime minister candidates have been nominated. The official vote count must be announced by April 9th at the latest. The new Congress must convene within 15 days to elect a speaker, and then the House of Representatives will vote to select the new prime minister. On election day, a constitutional referendum will be held simultaneously to decide whether to authorize Congress to initiate amendments to the constitution, replacing the current constitution drafted by the military in 2017. (CCTV News)

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