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Next Thai government expected to take office in April, official says

Thailand's new government is set to assume office by the end of April, with no transition period expected, following the Bhumjaithai Party's election win.

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February 9, 2026

Next Thai government expected to take office in April, official says

People check a notice board on the day of the general election at a polling station in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026.

Patipat Janthong/Reuters

Thailand's next government will likely take office by the end of April following the Bhumjaithai Party's election victory, a government official said on Monday.


"There won't be a honeymoon period," said government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat, a Bhumjaithai member who won a house seat in Sunday's election.


-Reporting by Panarat Thepgumpanat; Writing by Martin Petty/Reuters

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