Thailand's reformist People's Party leads in polls, tests new election playbook

People's Party deputy leader Rangsiman Rome says its detailed policy proposals are pulling in support alongside efforts to woo the undecided. - Reuters

BANGKOK: Three years ago, a party of reform-minded progressives swept Thailand's election in the wake of mass anti-establishment protests only to be blocked from taking power and forced to disband.

Now reborn as the People's Party, Thai voters are once again backing the progressives' promises of change, making the party the clear frontrunner for the Feb 8 polls, ahead of rivals that joined forces against its predecessor after the last election in 2023.