Thai comeback kid Pita urges ‘decisive’ People’s Party win to break establishment’s grip

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Aidan JonesJanuary 26, 2026 at 06:41 AM

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Thai politician Pita Limjaroenrat is urging voters to support the reformist People's Party in the upcoming February 8th election. Despite winning the 2023 election with a high voter turnout, Pita was blocked from becoming prime minister and banned from politics, while his party was dissolved. The People's Party, now rebranded, aims to challenge the conservative establishment and regain public support. The party has softened its stance on monarchy reform to avoid legal issues. The election will determine whether the People's Party can break the grip of Thailand's entrenched elite.

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Anutin Charnivarkul 40% Pheu Thai 50% Move Forward 60% Thailand ×370% People's Party ×480% Pita Limjaroenrat ×390%

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thai politics 90% people's party 80% pita limjaroenrat 80% election 70% establishment 60% political reform 60% monarchy reform 50% political dynasties 40%

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