March 23, 2019

BANGKOK - Surrounded by thousands of supporters chanting "Pracharath! Government!" at Palang Pracharath Party's final election rally on Saturday (March 23), party leader Uttama Savanayana declared on stage: "Lung Tu is not a choice. He is the only way for us."

Thais go to the polls on Sunday (March 24) largely expecting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, whose nickname is Lung Tu, or Uncle Tu, to come back as premier. Beyond that, however, all bets are off.

The permutations of power are numerous, say analysts, and the prospects for long-term stability not so clear.

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