In the recent Thai general elections held on the 8th, led by conservative Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the Pheu Thai party achieved a significant victory, creating the potential for a more stable coalition government. According to preliminary counts by the Election Commission, Pheu Thai secured 194 seats in the 500-member House of Representatives, marking a substantial increase compared to their performance in the 2023 elections. The reformist Move Forward Party obtained 116 seats, while the previously largest party, Pua Thai, received 76 seats.

During a press conference, Prime Minister Anutin declared the victory of Pheu Thai as a win for all Thai citizens, emphasizing their commitment to serve the nation regardless of voter affiliation. This election followed a border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia which escalated nationalist sentiments, and Anutin's decision to dissolve parliament and hold early elections likely capitalized on this wave of nationalism. Analysts noted that his strategy of absorbing politicians from competing parties in rural areas contributed significantly to the party's landslide victory.

Ultimately, Thai voters demonstrated a clear preference for a centrist party that has maintained key cabinet positions over the past years, rather than opting for the radical reform agenda that characterized earlier political movements. The Pheu Thai party distinguished itself amidst the backdrop of 20 years of political turmoil marked by military coups and violent protests, successfully positioning itself as the "only choice for stability" in a chaotic political landscape.