The race for the Thai Prime Minister's seat in numbers.

(CLO) Thailand will hold its 2026 general election next Sunday (February 8) in a fierce and unpredictable race between three major parties.

3 - Each voter will receive three ballots when they go to the polls, including two ballots for the election and one ballot for a referendum on whether or not to make changes to the constitution.

4 - This event attracted particular public attention as its outcome could lead to the country having its fourth prime minister in less than three years.

57 - According to statistics, a total of 57 parties have registered to participate in this political race. Among them, the Pheu Thai Party, backed by the family of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the Bhumjaithai Party, led by interim Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and the People's Party are the three parties with the best chances of winning.

A polling station in Sawankhalok, Sukhothai, Thailand, on early voting day, February 1, 2026. Photo: CC

60 - In terms of procedure, the election results must be confirmed by the election authority within 60 days, and no later than April 9th. After the official results are announced, the new parliament must convene its first session within 15 days.

93 - Among thousands of candidates, 93 politicians from 43 parties have been officially submitted as potential candidates for the position of Prime Minister.

251 - Historically, the Pheu Thai Party or its predecessor organizations have won 5 out of the last 6 elections. However, for a candidate to officially become Prime Minister, they need to secure a minimum of 251 votes in parliament.

500 - With approximately 53 million eligible voters, the electorate will decide the owners of 500 seats in the Thai House of Representatives. Of these, 400 seats will be elected directly by constituency, and the remaining 100 seats will be allocated through party lists. The total number of candidates in this year's race has reached 5,089.

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