Dr Napon Jatusripitak is Visiting Fellow in the Thailand Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Napon Jatusripitak (4)
Democratic Consolidation or Authoritarian Survival: Thailand’s Next General Election in 2023
Napon Jatusripitak
The upcoming elections in Thailand might raise hopes of a post-coup democratic consolidation. But the polls could well result in a hung parliament or worse.
The Threat and Allure of Thai-Style Party Bans
Napon Jatusripitak
There is irony in the Pheu Thai Party’s attempt to get its rival Bhumjaithai Party banned since this tactic was originally designed to eradicate Pheu Thai itself. The attempt will likely alienate Pheu Thai’s supporters and weaken its anti-regime stance.
Merge or Die: How Chart Pattana Kla Reflects a Sea Change in Party Dynamics
Napon Jatusripitak
The merger between the Kla and Chart Pattana parties is a logical outcome of Thailand’s new electoral rules, which will benefit bigger entities at the expense of smaller, party-list driven ones. The new rules mean that more of these mergers should be expected.
Thailand’s New Electoral System: More Freedom of Choice, With a Catch
Napon Jatusripitak
Thailand’s new electoral system, which will be used in the next general elections, will yield more freedom of choice for voters. It will, however, put smaller parties at a disadvantage.