Monarchy and elections
Channel News Asia has a story from Khon Kaen that is about the competition for votes in the heart of red shirt territory. The bit PPT found interesting, in addition to Democrat Party claims that they can win, was this about the Bhum Jai Thai Party:
Smaller parties will be crucial in the post election period, as no single party is expected to win an outright majority. Bhumjaithai, which helped Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva gain the premiership has not yet decided if they will side with the Democrats this time around.
In fact, they may switch allegiances, depending on the vote.
Prajak Klaewklaharn, a Bhumjaithai MP from Khon Kaen, said that while the Puea Thai Party has reaffirmed its loyalty to the monarchy, it is looking for them to prove it with action before deciding who to side with.
Forming a coalition revolves around demonstrated loyalty to the monarchy. So much revolves around the monarchy.
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