The local newspaper “The Nation” reported that “the royal gazette published the royal decree dissolving the House of Representatives,” confirming that the decree came into effect immediately upon its publication in the gazette.
The decree stated that dissolving the House of Representatives and holding new general elections “is the best way forward, as it quickly returns decision-making power to the people and enables the formation of a stable majority government with a clear mandate to govern.”
Under Thai law, new general elections are held within a period of no less than 45 days and no more than 60 days from the decree’s effective date, with the electoral commission responsible for setting the final polling date.
The Thai constitution stipulates that the National Assembly is the highest representative and legislative authority in the country, comprising two houses: the Senate (upper house) and the House of Representatives (lower house).
