Thais will be voting in a closely fought election that is seen as a referendum on whether it is illegal to criticise the Thai monarchy. The election could determine whether the nation will revive its once-vibrant democracy or slide further toward authoritarian rule, with royalists firmly in power
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Thailand Elections: Days after delivering a baby, Paetongtarn Shinawatra was back on the campaign trail. The 36-year-old daughter of ousted ex-PM is likely to become the next Thailand premier
The Shinawatra family have been a dominant presence in Thai politics for over 20 years parties linked to the family have won the most seats at every election since 2001. But in Thai politics, securing the most seats is no guarantee of victory
Former Thai PM says he wants to return in July to take care of his grandchildren, but claims he will not be a burden to his daughter’s Pheu Thai Party.