Anutin Charnvirakul faces a March 19 vote to become Thailand’s prime minister after his party won the most seats in February’s election.

Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand will have to run for re-election as prime minister on March 19, 2026. His Bhumjaithai Party won the most seats in the February general election, thanks to nationalist feelings after border fights with Cambodia. The party joined forces with Pheu Thai and smaller allies to win 290 of 499 seats. This gave Anutin a good chance to lead a government focused on economic reform, even though there are problems like high debt, slow growth, and global instability. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut of the second-place People's Party could be a threat to him, but the People's Party is having trouble with legal issues within its own ranks. Analysts say that key institutions are rarely in agreement, which could mean a time of political stability.