It carries a clear message: No more populist policies that "may cause long-term damage to the country's economy or the people". Taking into account its highly political implications and our previous highly questionable law enforcement in political cases, the magic of this law depends very much on its enforcement. Without using it in a fair, accountable and effective way, this anti-populist policy law stands as a threat rather than a promise of a better future. The law will likely have a chilling effect on the Pheu Thai camp which has rarely seen law enforcement on its side over the past decade. But I don't think we need a law to prevent "populist policies" which involve high levels of financing.

Source: Bangkok Post May 09, 2018 00:56 UTC