But the mere discovery of a weapons cache is being used to jeopardise Thailand's roadmap to a general election. Earlier, the regime also used security threats as a pretext for its refusal to lift the political ban. But the regime played the same card, claiming either "political activity" or political divisiveness as grounds for maintaining its grip on power. Both Gen Chalermchai and Gen Prawit claimed the recent discovery means the situation is not suitable for any political activities. All political parties will be affected if the ban is not lifted.

Source: Bangkok Post December 06, 2017 21:45 UTC