Gen Prayut, pledging to “return happiness to the people”, said an election would be held as soon as conditions stabilised. With the support of 250 senators, Gen Prayut was viewed as a safer choice by smaller parties, in particular the Democrats and Bhumjaithai. “Seven years after the coup has been a period when the country and Thai people lost development opportunities,” the exiled former premier wrote. “Has Gen Prayut fulfilled his promise of returning happiness to the people? Gen Prayut is widely expected to secure an even bigger win.

Source: Bangkok Post May 22, 2021 13:18 UTC