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Thailand’s Lèse-majesté Law: A Subtle Referendum in the Upcoming Elections? | FULCRUM
Political parties which tout the need for more democracy in Thailand have shied away from aggressively promoting amendments to the kingdom’s lese-majeste law. However, the law’s impact on generational and ideological divides remains in motion.
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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.