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flag Thai lawmaker switches parties ahead of Feb. 8 election, citing border conflict with Cambodia and rural voter concerns.

flag Thai lawmaker Phumin Leethiraprasert has switched parties ahead of the February 8, 2026, election, citing the deadly Thailand-Cambodia border conflict as a key reason, particularly to better represent rural voters in affected areas. flag The fighting, which has killed 149 and displaced hundreds of thousands, has fueled nationalist sentiment and led to political realignment, with some figures leaving the Pheu Thai party over dissatisfaction with its handling of the crisis. flag This shift reflects a broader trend as parties across Thailand emphasize national security, border defense, and anti-Cambodian rhetoric to appeal to voters in border regions.

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