What is the point of elections in Thailand?

Thailand’s May 2023 election result has effectively been struck out by a court decision. — CCBY4.0

HOPES for any kind of reformist government taking power in Thailand are fading fast.

On July 19, Phum Jai Thai, a conservative party with the third largest bloc of seats, announced it would not support the PM candidate chosen by Pheu Thai (the party with second most seats) if it remains in a coalition with the Move Forward Party which won the most seats at May’s election.