Thai progressives lead ahead of high-stakes election
by editors@theworld.org (Patrick Winn) from The World: Latest Stories on (#73D17)
Few in Thailand doubt that, in the upcoming Feb. 8 election, progressives will win the most votes. Less certain is whether they will take power. For decades, Thailand has been stuck in a cycle: left-leaning candidates triumph in elections and then the old-guard establishment (the military and its network of judges) deems them unfit to rule. But there is hope that this time will be different. Patrick Winn reports from Bangkok.