Overview
- The royal palace declined to advance a dissolution decree from the caretaker government, clearing the way for Friday's vote.
- The largest opposition force, the People's Party (PPLE), provided the deciding support on the understanding it will not enter the cabinet.
- Anutin will lead a minority administration that is expected to move toward early elections within months.
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed by the Constitutional Court over a leaked call with Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen, triggering the leadership contest.
- Thaksin Shinawatra left for Dubai hours before the ballot as the Supreme Court prepares to review next week allegations tied to his 2023 hospital stay.