Thailand's 2023 Elections: Daughter of Exiled PM Vows to Seize Reins, Parties Promise Reforms, and Early Voting Begins.

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Source: The Guardian
Thailand's 2023 Elections: Daughter of Exiled PM Vows to Seize Reins, Parties Promise Reforms, and Early Voting Begins.
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, is running to become Thailand's next prime minister. Her party, Pheu Thai, has performed well in polling, but the system is skewed in favor of military-linked candidates. Paetongtarn faces questions over her political experience and must also grapple with demands for major structural reforms of Thai society. Even if her party wins the most seats, she may not be able to take power due to the role of military-appointed senators.

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