(March 16): Thailand’s Parliament will convene on Thursday for a vote widely expected to confirm Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s hold on power, smoothing the path for a new government more than a month after his conservative party won the election. Anutin is set to receive the backing of around 290 lawmakers of the new ruling bloc, well more than a simple majority of 251 needed to secure the top job. His Bhumjaithai Party won the Feb 8 election by bagging 192 seats in the 500-member House of Representatives and has formed a 15-party coalition. House speaker Sophon Zaram, who was elected to the post on Sunday, told reporters on Monday that he will soon send out a formal agenda for the prime ministerial vote. Read also:Thai ruling party tightens grip on power with House Speaker post

Source: The Edge Markets March 16, 2026 09:39 UTC