The 91-year-old veteran politician said he did not think he would have the chance to see the return of democracy in his lifetime. Given the Constitution and the 250 junta-appointed Senate members, it seems that those in power want to continue their rule, he added. “There is no way political parties could fight [such against entrenched interests] unless they join forces to do so,” Pichai said. “It is difficult because the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties have had a painful history together, but they have no [choice but to put their differences aside]. Otherwise, there’s no way to win under these rules and form a government,” he stressed.

Source: The Nation Bangkok January 02, 2018 11:03 UTC