Thailand Dissolves Parliament for Snap Elections as Ceasefire With Cambodia Is Disputed

Overview

• The dissolution was approved by King Maha Vajiralongkorn and published in the Official Gazette, triggering a national vote within 45–60 days, likely in late January or February 2026.
• The move follows Anutin Charnvirakul’s pledge to return to voters and helps avoid an anticipated no-confidence vote against his minority government.
• President Donald Trump announced that Thai and Cambodian leaders agreed to halt fire, but Cambodia soon alleged new Thai strikes, saying two F‑16s dropped seven bombs.
• Anutin said Thailand will continue operations until there are no further threats to its territory, stating there is no ceasefire in effect.
• Fighting along the disputed border has left about 20 people dead and displaced hundreds of thousands as earlier truces brokered with U.S. and Malaysian involvement falter.