Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul expressed the hope all parties would cease the  political feuding that characterised their campaigning after the polls close on Sunday.

Voters young and old, including those with disabilities, cast their ballots at polling stations across Bangkok on Sunday. Polling opened at 8am and will close at 5pm for about 53 million eligible voters in the election for 500 members of the House of Representatives — 400 elected from constituencies and 100 from party-list nominations as…

As Thailand heads to the polls on Sunday, the Election Commission (EC) has affirmed its full readiness for nationwide voting, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the People’s Party (PP) emerging as the two key rivals vying to take the lead in forming the next government.

Campaigning for Sunday’s general election drew to a close on Saturday evening, with leaders of the major parties making a last-minute dash around the capital region and urging the public to exercise their rights at the polls.

The restaurant industry continues to face several challenges this year, as tourism has not fully recovered, labour shortages persist and costs remain high.

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.