Pheu Thai Party
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Pheu Thai Foots the Political Bill for Thaksin’s Return
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to Thailand after 15 years in self-exile has come at a heavy political cost for his affiliated Pheu Thai Party. Their establishment of a "government of national reconciliation" has faced challenges due to their dependence on coalition partners and their loss of popularity among conservative and progressive voters.
Thailand: Opposition Parties Meet for Tricky Coalition Talks
In closed-door negotiations, the liberal Move Forward Party and five other parties might struggle for consensus among each other on some issues, including Thailand’s strict lese majeste law.
Paying for a New Thai Democracy
The real winners are far from clear, but Thailand’s populist, party jumping election is Asia’s vote to watch this year.