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Generals’ election: Thai politics

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Thailand's Political Tensions Amid Coronation Celebrations

This chapter explores the duality of Thailand's recent events, juxtaposing the fervent public celebrations for King Maha Wajiralongkorn's coronation with the underlying political manipulations of the military junta following the general election. It reveals the struggles of opposition parties, particularly the Future Forward Party, as they seek to challenge the established political order amid governmental tactics aimed at stifling dissent and maintaining power.

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