Thai PM Anutin's Poll Win Calms Turmoil but Hard Economic Test Awaits

After elections, hard economic test awaits Thailand

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Thai PM Anutin's poll win calms turmoil but hard economic test awaits

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's big surprise win in Sunday's election, and the likelihood of a strong coalition government, could provide temporary relief to a stuttering economy that has faced repeated bouts of political instability.

Thai Stocks Rally As Prime Minister Anutin-Led Party’s Poll Victory Signal Political Stability

With 94% of votes counted, the Bhumjaithai party led the pack with a projected 192 seats from the 500-seats in parliament, according to the Thai Election Commission’s website.

Thai PM Anutin's poll win calms turmoil, but a hard economic test awaits

Anutin's Bhumjaithai won Sunday poll by wide margin but structural reforms a challenge for new government, say analysts; Thai stocks up more than 3% on Monday.

Thai PM Anutin’s poll win calms turmoil but hard economic test awaits

With 2.2 per cent GDP growth estimated for 2025, Thailand’s economy has lagged regional peers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Anutin’s win steadies Thai politics, economic test ahead

Thai people also participated in a referendum on whether to amend the 2017 constitution, with more than 60% agreeing with the change