Tag: Thailand elections
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Abhisit’s Clean Politics Faces Formidable Odds in Thailand’s Cut-Throat Arena
Introduction: A principled recalibration in Thailand’s oldest party When former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stepped back into the Thai political ring to lead the Democrat Party (DP) on October 18, supporters and critics alike debated not just strategy, but the broader idea of “clean politics” as a potential game changer. The Democrat Party, the oldest…
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Abhisit’s Clean Politics Faces Formidable Odds in Thailand’s Cut-Throat Political Arena
Introduction: A principled return in a polarized landscape When former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stepped back into Thailand’s political arena on 18 October to lead the Democrat Party (DP), the scene was set for a high-stakes test of what the party coin has often claimed—clean politics. In a country where populism, patronage, and fiery media…