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Thai PM Anutin’s party takes early lead in general election race

Thai PM Anutin’s party takes early lead in general election race

Summary

Thailand's ruling Bhumjaithai Party leads in early election results, with about 30% of polling stations reporting. Prime Minister Anutin Charnviraku heads the party, which is ahead of the People's Party and the Pheu Thai Party. No single party is likely to win a clear majority, so forming a coalition government seems necessary.

Key Facts

  • The Bhumjaithai Party is leading in the early election results in Thailand.
  • Around 30% of polling stations have reported their results.
  • Anutin Charnviraku is the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and the current Prime Minister.
  • The People's Party and Pheu Thai Party are trailing behind Bhumjaithai.
  • The election is unlikely to result in a clear majority for any single party.
  • Voters also decided on whether to change the current 2017 military-backed constitution.
  • The early vote count showed support for constitutional change by nearly two to one.
  • If the new constitution is supported, it will require two more referendums before adoption.
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