The government's latest subsidy programme, the state welfare scheme for the poor, should have been a big hit for the regime. "Some political parties can just win votes easily by giving the cardholders 1,000 baht when they become the government. They pertain to the Election Commission (EC), political parties, the election of MPs as well as the election of senators. So far, only the organic laws on the EC and the political parties have been enacted. Gen Prayut served under Gen Anupong when he was army chief.

Source: Bangkok Post November 04, 2017 00:56 UTC