Thailand's general election campaign has officially started, and it could lead to a change of government.
Candidates began registration on Monday for the May 14 election.
The country's 52 million eligible voters will cast their ballots for 500 Lower House seats, which are up for grabs.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who led the 2014 military coup, has joined a new party launched by his supporters after his popularity waned in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party.
The Pheu Thai Party, the largest opposition group, is close to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
His second daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is a key member of the party.
The latest opinion polls show the opposition party is well ahead of its rivals.
Paetongtarn told reporters that she will do her utmost to win the support of voters. She added that her party is aiming for a landslide victory.
Candidates began registration on Monday for the May 14 election.
The country's 52 million eligible voters will cast their ballots for 500 Lower House seats, which are up for grabs.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who led the 2014 military coup, has joined a new party launched by his supporters after his popularity waned in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party.
The Pheu Thai Party, the largest opposition group, is close to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
His second daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is a key member of the party.
The latest opinion polls show the opposition party is well ahead of its rivals.
Paetongtarn told reporters that she will do her utmost to win the support of voters. She added that her party is aiming for a landslide victory.
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Thailand's general election campaign has commenced, potentially leading to a change of government. Registration for the May 14 election began on Monday. The election will determine 500 Lower House seats. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who led the 2014 military coup, has switched parties due to
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230403_24/
Date: April 3, 2023
Created: 2023/04/04 07:12
Updated: 2025/12/09 05:26
Last Read: 2023/04/04 16:12