Thailand 2023 election

The ex-leader's announcement that he wants to return to Thailand after the May 14 polls is political risky and potentially destabilizing.

With two opposition parties leading in pre-election polls, the country's conservative establishment is reportedly considering drastic measures to keep them out of power.

Since the 2014 coup, the country's international activities have been conservative and narrowly conceived.

The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties both want the military out of power, but how far will that bind them once the post-election horse-trading begins?

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.

The conservative party is making a desperate play to reverse its sliding electoral fortunes at next month's election.

In the May election, a significant number of Thais are expected to vote for a party that has spoken about the need to reform – or even abolish – the lèse-majesté law.

The opposition Pheu Thai Party is well placed to win the May 14 polls. But will it be able to form government?

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

Will the two elections result in the further erosion of democratic and human rights norms, or will they produce a glimmer of hope?

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.