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Glenn Auve's avatar

I thought this re-escalation of hostilities seemed pretty nakedly election related. Sounds like this might end up being a Constitutionally-sanctioned coup

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Simon Turner's avatar

Be interested to hear your thoughts on whether or not the Shinawatra clan are now a plus or a drag on PT support.

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Ken Lohatepanont's avatar

I think this is a really interesting question and probably deserves a post on its own. They're in a bit of a Shinawatran paradox: the brand is highly damaged, but what is Pheu Thai without the Shinawatras?

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Michael H. Nelson's avatar

This has been the question since 2001.

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Michael H. Nelson's avatar

With Abhisit, the Democrats have, contrary to BJT, produced a candidate whom probably most people in that particular political spectrum recognize as a credible candidate.

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