What’s at stake in Thailand’s elections, as three events vie for energy?

Vote counting is underway in Thailand’s early common election, seen as a three-way race amongst competing visions of progressive, populist and old style patronage politics. The battle for help from 53 million registered voters got here in opposition to a backdrop of sluggish financial development and heightened nationalist sentiment. Evaluation by Invoice Hayton, affiliate fellow within the Asia Pacific Programme at Chatam Home.