Source: Republic of China Taiwan
MOFA congratulates Thailand on successful completion of general election
Date：2026-02-09
Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
February 9, 2026 No. 046 On February 8, Thailand held a general election for its 500-seat House of Representatives. The Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, won the largest number of seats and is expected to work with other parties to form a coalition government. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung extends sincere congratulations to Thailand on the successful completion of its general election. He has instructed the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand to promptly send congratulatory messages to the Thai government and elected parliamentarians on behalf of the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan).Taiwan and Thailand are important partners and have long enjoyed close exchanges in such areas as the economy, trade, investment, tourism, culture, and education. In recent years, under Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy, bilateral cooperation has continued to deepen, and people-to-people exchanges have grown in frequency, producing fruitful outcomes. Building on this existing foundation of constructive collaboration, Taiwan will continue to take a pragmatic approach and uphold the principle of reciprocity in working with the new Thai government and House of Representatives so as to further enhance substantive cooperation and jointly promote peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the region. (E)