That means the government may have to fall back on the Interior Ministry to oversee the polling. In the past, the ministry has been accused of manipulating elections in favor of the administration. Analysts expect polls conducted under its auspices to benefit Chavalit. Even so, changes are in the offing. That would enable his nephew, Deputy PM Korn Dabbarangsi, to take charge and possibly emerge as a contender for the premiership.
Questions surround the future of the leaders of smaller parties in the coalition.
They may be forced to merge with the bigger players. The old guard wants to cling to power, and they will try every means to maintain their political bases. It will take years for us to see any real changes. The pointers will become clearer in the anxious months ahead. Former Bangkok Bank executive, senator and minister holding various economic portfolios.