By-elections underline growing “frenemy” politics

Thailand’s political situation used to be straightforward in the recent past. The Democrats being up against the Shinawatra camp made elections easy to contest and predict. The former were guaranteed solid control of the South, whereas the latter would dominate the North and Northeast. Bangkok swung between them.

Not any more.

Last weekend’s by-elections in the South showcased fierce battles between the Democrat and Palang Pracharath parties, both in the government coalition. The region’s ideological leaning appeared unchanged and clear, with candidates associated with “the other side” presenting anything but a threat.

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