Timebombs lie in waitClashes between police and activists on Sunday night left many injuries on both sides. Observers have also cautioned of escalating violence since young pro-democracy activists decided to hit the streets around this time last year. Of course, the government's victory in the no-confidence debate last month may also contribute to a growing and risky sense of complacency. Those protests plunged the country into a political abyss and ended with the coup led by Gen Prayut, then army chief. The recent confrontation is a symptom of mistrust and the government must be aware that unless it is more transparent numerous political timebombs lie in wait.

Source: Bangkok Post March 01, 2021 23:03 UTC