Thailand's opposition secured a stunning election win on Sunday after trouncing parties allied with the military, setting the stage for a flurry of deal-making over forming a government in a bid to end nearly a decade of conservative, army-backed rule.
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To rule, the opposition parties will need to strike deals and muster support from multiple camps, including members of a junta-appointed Senate that has sided with military parties and gets to vote on who becomes prime minister and form the next administration.
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Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a retired general who led the last coup, had campaigned on continuity after nine years in charge, warning a change in government could lead to conflict.
On Sunday, he slipped away quietly from his United Thai Nation party headquarters, where there were few supporters to be seen.
A handful of staff sat beside plates of uneaten food as a giant television screen showed a live speech by Move Forward's leader.
"I hope the country will be peaceful and prosper," Prayuth told reporters. "I respect democracy and the election. Thank you."
Aside from the general descriptor of being “not the junta” is there any info on how the other parties differ from the junta and from each other? It mentions Move Forward pushes for micro loans and...
Aside from the general descriptor of being “not the junta” is there any info on how the other parties differ from the junta and from each other?
It mentions Move Forward pushes for micro loans and “cheap healthcare” but it’s not really clear what that means. Like a subsidy?
That is Pheu Thai. The article distinguishes Move Forward as campaigning on institutional reform, and provides an example of amending laws curbing criticism.
That is Pheu Thai. The article distinguishes Move Forward as campaigning on institutional reform, and provides an example of amending laws curbing criticism.
Aside from the general descriptor of being “not the junta” is there any info on how the other parties differ from the junta and from each other?
It mentions Move Forward pushes for micro loans and “cheap healthcare” but it’s not really clear what that means. Like a subsidy?
That is Pheu Thai. The article distinguishes Move Forward as campaigning on institutional reform, and provides an example of amending laws curbing criticism.