September 14th, 7th Electoral District of ThailandThe vote counting results of the by-election were released, and Thai Party candidate Song Ya Prameon defeated People's Party candidate Suthasa Yala with an absolute advantage of 43,229 votes. The latter only won 18,252 votes, with a vote difference of 24,977 votes between the two sides.
The result is surprising, because The Thai Party.In the first election test after experiencing a series of political strikes such as the events of the former prime minister Petun Tan, while the People's Party, as the first major party in Congress, was originally in the need for this re-election, the result was defeated.
Thailand’s new prime minister, Anutin Semvila, who took office for less than ten days, faced this unexpected political setback. Qingdao has been the traditional base of the Sinava family, and he believes that policies such as 30 Tailand healthcare and rural funds implemented at the time are still well received by local rural voters.
The re-election voting rate exceeded 70 percent and was higher than the national average, indicating that the Thai Party’s grass-roots mobilization capacity remains strong. Immediately thank the voters for their support through social media and promise to continue serving the Thai people.。
It was undoubtedly a timely rain for her.On August 29, the Constitutional Court of Thailand ruled that she was injured by a 6:3 vote. Moral misconductremove his prime minister's office.
The cause of the incident was the leak of a 17-minute private phone call she had with former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in June 2025, in which she called Hun Sen an "uncle" and criticized the tough stance of Thai military generals. The publicity of this recording caused an uproar in Thailand. The opposition and military accused her of groveling externally and slandering the military internally. It eventually led her down.
Petonthan’s removal was just one of a series of recent strikes suffered by the Sinava family. On September 4th, the Thai party’s advocate, Assange Carson, won only 152 votes in the prime minister’s election, defeating 311 votes to Anutin. Eight members of parliament defected,He turned to the side of Anastasia.
Then, on September 9, the Supreme Court of Thailand ruled a year in prison for his letter, sentencing the 76-year-old politician directly from the hospital to Bangkok's Clomprom prison. After suffering four major blows in a row in 18 days, many observers once thought that the Thai Party might collapse.
Anutin Charnvirakul's coming to power was originally regarded as another victory for conservatives and military forces. Born in 1966, his ancestral home is Guangdong, China, his Chinese name is Chen Xiyao, and he graduated from Hofstra University in the United States. He was engaged in the architectural engineering industry in his early years and was the president of Zhongtai Engineering and Construction Public Co., Ltd.
Became the leader of Bhumjaithai Party in 2012 and served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health since 2019, widely known for pushing for the legalization of cannabis. In 2023, he will be transferred to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. In the prime minister election on September 5th, he won 247 votes, far exceeding the threshold for election.
But Anutin’s prime minister’s throne is not stable. Wait for the official appointment of the king before he can fully exercise his authorityAnd he himself promised to dissolve parliament and re-elect it within four months. Which means he's more of a " The prime minister guard.More difficultly, he took office in less than 24 hours and Petonthan and the Thai Party had already begun a counterattack.
A high-level emergency meeting was quickly convened for the Thai Party to focus on monitoring two major cases related to Anutin: the case of electoral fraud in the upper house and the case of land disputes in the southern city of Wuri. Upper House election fraud case involves Pride Party allegations in election irregularitiesThe judiciary will prosecute 229 people involved in the case, including 138 current senators and 91 proud members of the Thai Party.
If convicted, Opposition may demand the dissolution of the Pride Thai Party and the dismissal of Anutin.The land dispute case in Burinan Province involves Anutin's suspicion of transferring his own interests, which can easily arouse public anger in Thai society where land issues are sensitive.
Peterson quickly established a balancing system for the new government after her resignation. She emphasized in her party meetings the need to act strictly in accordance with the law and avoid political retaliation. “Our goal is not to make a case, but to ensure that legal procedures are strictly enforced.”
The statement demonstrates both the position and reserves space for follow-up.The Thai party’s deputy spokesman Katya said on Sept. 7 that as the main opposition party, they will focus on overseeing the government’s handling of these two cases of public concern.
Meanwhile, Anutin also faces the challenge of dealing with the border conflict in Tajikistan. Chinese Foreign Ministry Special Envoy for AsiaOn September 15th, he visited Thailand and met with Thai Deputy Minister of National Defense Sanichano and Thai co-chairman Natapeng of the Secretariat of the Thai-Cambodia Border General Committee respectively.
The army said that Thailand and Cambodia were " Neighbors who cannot move.It is hoped that both sides will actively implement the peace consensus reached by the foreign ministers of China, Thailand and Cambodia and peacefully resolve disputes through dialogue. China supports ASEAN in playing an active role in this regard and is willing to continue to provide necessary assistance according to the wishes of both sides. Thailand highly appreciates China's objective and fair position and its constructive role in promoting the cooling of the situation.
This political game takes place against the backdrop of challenges facing Thailand's economy. Data show that the scale of foreign capital withdrawal in 2023 will reach a historical high of 18%, and the GDP growth rate will be at the bottom among ASEAN countries. International rating agency Moody's has issued a downgrade warning, With a currency exchange rate volatility of up to 18%, the Thai is one of the most volatile currencies in Asia.
Business operators have complained that political instability has seriously affected business plans, and the approval process has been reviewed every time the government changes. The results of the Qingdao re-election showed that, despite a series of strikes, the Sinava family and the Thai Party still have a solid support base in rural areas of Thailand.
These voters are more concerned about policies directly related to livelihoods such as medical subsidies, agricultural subsidies, and not about democratic reforms or anti-corruption issues concerned by urban mediums. However, the grass-roots mobilization capacity in rural areas is obviously insufficient.
For two decades, Thailand’s political arena has been undergoing a steep battle between reform forces backed by his family and conservatives, the military and the royal elite. The Chinatown re-election victory has given a breathtaking opportunity for Peyton Tan and the Thai Party, and has also given a clear warning to the new government in Annunti.
Political observers believe, Petonthan’s swift counterattack indicated that she was not withdrawing from the political scene, but was preparing for a long-term fight with Anutin.With the upcoming general elections in April next year, this intense game in Thai politics is likely to continue and even intensify.