Pheu Thai's Dangerous Gamble, Expert Warns
Political Maneuvering and Concerns Over Governance Recent political developments in the country have sparked significant concern among political scientists, particularly regarding the actions of the Pheu Thai Party and the Bhumjaithai Party. The Pheu Thai Party has taken a bold step by petitioning for the dissolution of the House, while Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul is attempting to form a new government. Analysts warn that these moves carry varying degrees of risk and complexity. Stithorn Thananithichot, a political science lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, believes that Pheu Thai has played its "last card" by seeking the dissolution of the House. He highlights the potential dangers of this strategy, as there is no legal framework specifying a timeframe for royal endorsement of such a move. This lack of clarity raises concerns about accountability if no response is received from the monarchy. "If there is silence and no royal command is issued, who would...