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Political Dealmaking Will Determine the Winner and Twist Policy Outcomes in Thailand’s Election | FULCRUM
The policy trajectory of the next Thai government will depend on post-election coalitional configurations, not policy pledges.
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Democratic Consolidation or Authoritarian Survival: Thailand’s Next General Election in 2023 | FULCRUM
The upcoming elections in Thailand might raise hopes of a post-coup democratic consolidation. But the polls could well result in a hung parliament or worse.
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The Threat and Allure of Thai-Style Party Bans | FULCRUM
There is irony in the Pheu Thai Party’s attempt to get its rival Bhumjaithai Party banned since this tactic was originally designed to eradicate Pheu Thai itself. The attempt will likely alienate Pheu Thai’s supporters and weaken its anti-regime stance.
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Merge or Die: How Chart Pattana Kla Reflects a Sea Change in Party Dynamics | FULCRUM
The merger between the Kla and Chart Pattana parties is a logical outcome of Thailand’s new electoral rules, which will benefit bigger entities at the expense of smaller, party-list driven ones. The new rules mean that more of these mergers should be expected.
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Thailand’s New Electoral System: More Freedom of Choice, With a Catch | FULCRUM
Thailand’s new electoral system, which will be used in the next general elections, will yield more freedom of choice for voters. It will, however, put smaller parties at a disadvantage.