Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Has Dissolved Parliament

[Insight]

Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has dissolved parliament, leading to elections in 60 days, amid mounting calls for his resignation.

For more details: http://www.bbcnews.com

[Prakanong2005]

There was an article in the financial times earlier this week by Amy Kazmin who predicted this might happen.

I am willing to wager he wins - maybe with reduced support but still a majority. Of course we know its still money politics but both sides play by this in Thailand

Its a very canny political move by old Taksin - early enough not to let the oposition grow and appealing to the whole country and not just the urban middle classes.

[PanzerJohn]

There was an article in the financial times earlier this week by Amy Kazmin who predicted this might happen.

I am willing to wager he wins - maybe with reduced support but still a majority. Of course we know its still money politics but both sides play by this in Thailand

Its a very canny political move by old Taksin - early enough not to let the oposition grow and appealing to the whole country and not just the urban middle classes.

He's one crafty bastard, must really love the power' because he sure don't need the money! This Sundays demo will be interesting.

[robitusson]

[britmaveric]

Not exactly news - smart move. Force elections and if he wins again then his critics are muzzled for good.

[george]

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