Publication

This commentary talks about the political situation in Thailand in the lead up to the country's February 2014 elections. The author argues that while the Peau Thai Party is expected to win a majority in the elections, it may not be able to secure the 95 percent of the Parliamentary seats needed for Parliament to convene. Instead, by-elections will have to be held. Due to this as well as other circumstances, such as the divisions between the Peau Thai Party and the PDRC protesters, the author argues the political stalemate, uncertainty and tensions in the country will continue.