Voters' choice merits respectThailand's general election concluded yesterday amidst a nationwide atmosphere of anticipation, civic engagement and hope for the country's direction. It reflects a fundamental respect for the clearest and most direct signal voters can deliver through an election. As such, post-election conversations inevitably revert to bargaining and pressure from powerful interest groups, often obscuring the public will. However, the party that emerges with the highest vote share is the one trusted by the largest group of citizens. Public faith will continue to erode if voters believe their choices can be rearranged after the fact to suit power calculations.

Source: Bangkok Post February 09, 2026 00:20 UTC