Thailand: Thailand's Election Council on Monday approved a general election for February 8, 2026, to elect new members of the House of Representatives.

According to Anadolu Agency, applications for MP candidates will be accepted from December 27 to 31. Additionally, applications for party-list candidates and prime ministerial candidate lists will be accepted from December 28 to 31.

Parliament was dissolved on Friday by Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn at the request of Anutin Charnvirakulm, the nation's prime minister. The king issued a royal decree dissolving the House of Representatives after Anutin formally requested fresh elections within 45 to 60 days.

Thailand's current parliament was formed after the May 2023 general election. The move towards snap elections comes amid months of continuing border clashes with Cambodia, which have resulted in the loss of dozens of lives.