No calm before election storm


Mother of shocks: The pro-Thaksin Thai Raksa Chart party caused a storm of controversy by nominating Princess Ubolratana, King Vajiralongkorn’s elder sister, as its sole candidate for Prime Minister. —AP

MORE than ever since the latest military coup of 2014, Thailand seems likely to stagger towards a scheduled election.

Some shocks had been expected and the tense situation did not disappoint. More are being anticipated before election day on March 24.

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