Thailand will hold its next general election on February 8, as announced by the country's election commission. Political parties are required to nominate their candidates for prime minister before the end of the year, with advance voting scheduled for February 1. The announcement follows the recent dissolution of parliament by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who took office in September after his predecessor was removed for an ethics violation. The upcoming election comes amid renewed border clashes with Cambodia, which have led to dozens of deaths and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. Anutin, known for his conservative stance and support for cannabis reform, became Thailand's third leader in two years after forming a coalition government.