Korbsak's Resignation Sparks Thailand General Election Speculation

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Korbsak quits and sparks election speculation

By The Nation

Korbsak Sabhavasu, the prime minister's secretary-general, has tendered his resignation to prepare for the ruling Democrat Party's policy platform for the next general election, a Government House source said yesterday.

His resignation will become effective from New Year's Day, according to the source, who requested anonymity.

Another source from the Democrat-led coalition said Korbsak's departure was an indicator that the next general election was approaching.

"This is a signal that there will be a House dissolution and a new general election. Korbsak's departure at this time has political significance. It seems the prime minister is sending out some signal," said the source.

The Government House source said Korbsak was "getting ready for the next general election" and would oversee drafting of the Democrat Party's policy platform for the party's election campaign. The source also rejected speculation that Korbsak would apply to become an executive of the state-run PTT.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has not approved Korbsak's resignation but he is expected to do so this month, according to the source.

A few months ago, Korbsak confided with his close aides he was resigning as the prime minister's secretary-general.

-- The Nation 2010-12-24

[asiawatcher]

So ? They have to resign to reregister to run. Why is this news?

[ChiangMaiFun]

Bring it on... but get international mods in or it will lack credibility

[Ricardo]

Because it suggests that the upcoming-election may be sooner, rather than later in 2011, I'd assume ? Add that to the fuel-subsidy (for 3 months initially) and other 'populist' measures announced recently.

[Northman061]

Sad to say that having the ISA in place will certainly allow "the possibility" that the troops could utilse their powers to maintain the Government/Military status quo during the next election.