Thailand’s Military Junta Dictating its Term and Future in Political Office

For Prime Minister General (Ret) Prayut Chan-o-cha’s government and its junta backer, the National Council for Peace and Order, the pre-election game plan is clear: no election until a victory is assured.

  BANGKOK – Unlike some of its neighbours, Thailand has had a hard time scheduling an election. As its military regime poises to surpass four years in power next month, Thailand’s election roadmap continues to be called into question. A new election date, set for February 2019, now appears problematic — enabling laws named in […]
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