BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party won a clear victory in Sunday’s general election, raising the prospect that a more stable coalition may now succeed in bringing an end to a period of prolonged political instability. Anutin set the stage for the snap election in mid-December during a border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, a move political analysts said appeared to be timed by the conservative leader to cash in on surging nationalism.

Thailand votes amid political instability, with no clear majority expected, prompting anticipated coalition negotiations post-election results.

Thai voters were presented with a simple choice in this election: sweeping change, or more of the same.

Polls have closed in the general election, though no single party is expected to secure a clear majority.

With 30 percent of polling stations reporting results, Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party has a commanding lead.

Die Regierungspartei hatte nach dem Konflikt mit Kambodscha an den Nationalismus des Volks appelliert. Und damit entgegen letzter Umfragen die Wahl offenbar gewonnen.

Many observers had expected the People's Party to prevail. Its leader, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, conceded defeat.

BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party won a clear victory in Sunday’s general election, raising the prospect that a more stable coalition may now…

Conservative party looks set to win at least 194 seats in Thailand's 500 member House, Thai media say.