On the evening of December 11, the Royal Thai published in the Royal Gazette the decree to dissolve the House of Representatives, officially activating the process of holding new elections within the next 45-60 days.
The move came shortly after Anutin Prime Minister Charnvirakul admitted that his minority government was no longer capable of effectively running the country.
In his introduction to the decree, King Maha Vajiralongkorn said that Prime Minister Anutin had stated that the government - established in September 2025 with a multi-party minority coalition - did not have a majority of support in the House of Representatives at a time when Thailand faced a series of challenges: economic instability, social tensions, domestic political conflicts, international relations fluctuations and geopolitical risks, as well as instability along the Thai - Cambodian border.
The decree emphasizes that the government has made every effort to handle urgent crises and stabilize: Promote constitutional amendments, deal with the consequences of trade wars, implement economic policies to increase income and reduce inequality, support victims of natural disasters, suppress gambling crimes, cybercrime and fraud rings, and seek diplomatic solutions in parallel with strengthening national defense to resolve disputes with Cambodia.
However, the decree clearly states that a minority government under intense political pressure cannot ensure the necessary stable foundation for effective governance. If this situation continues, Thailand risks falling into a spiral of political instability, losing international trust, suffering great economic losses and undermining people's trust in the parliamentary system and democracy.
Therefore, dissolving the House of Representatives and handing over decision-making power to voters is considered the most appropriate option, in order to soon establish a majority government with clear tasks and sufficient executive capacity.
According to the decree:
The document is called Royal Ordinance on the Dispersion of the House of Representatives, Buddhist calendar 2568 (2025).
takes effect immediately upon being published in the Royal Gazette.
The House of Representatives was officially dissolved and the new general election must be held within 45-60 days, according to the schedule prescribed by the Election Committee.
The Chairman of the Election Committee is responsible for implementing the decree.
The decree was signed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in addition to the Royal decree.
With this decision, Thailand officially entered an important political transition period, paving the way for an election that is expected to create a more stable government in the context of many fluctuations today.
