Prayut Chan-o-Cha

Srettha Thavisin's confirmation as the country's PM was not a surprise, but the August 22 vote in Parliament offered some signs of where Thai politics might be heading.

During his nine years in power, the general turned Thailand’s judiciary, and its Constitutional Court in particular, into a weapon for advancing and safeguarding conservative interests.

The former general steps down nine years after coming to power in the military coup of 2014.

If the victorious Move Forward Party is unable to garner the votes to form the country's next government, an alternative is lurking in the wings.

How the change in voting tendencies among Bangkokians may indicate a national political shift.

The party’s capture of 32 of the capital’s 33 parliamentary constituencies may serve as a crucial bulwark against conservative interference.

MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat says that the party plans to form a coalition government with five other parties.

Whatever the result, this week's election is unlikely to resolve the contradiction that has produced a state of rolling crisis in the country's politics.

According to a new poll, the Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties command the support of more than 60 percent of the electorate two weeks ahead of the May 14 election.

Two surveys conducted earlier this month show the opposition Pheu Thai Party and Move Forward Party commanding significant support among the electorate.

Despite withering popularity and internal divisions, the military-backed ruling party is still a force to be reckoned with.

Thai citizens will be faced with a choice between the current stagnant approach, and a more modern, relevant, and adaptive foreign policy.