First democratic poll since military coup in 2014 to be held on March 24th.
When Thailand last held an election five years ago, it ended with mass protests and a coup.
After several delays, the military government has finally announced a poll for March 24th.
Three of the main players vying for seats include the Democrat party, the military, and Pheu Thai, the party of former Prime Ministers Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra.
So, will the vote be free and fair? And is the military ready to give up its grip on power?
Presenter: Laura Kyle
Guests:
David Streckfuss – Historian and author, ‘Truth on Trial in Thailand: Defamation, Treason, and Lese Majeste’.
Nattha Mahatthana – Pro-democracy Election Activist.
Pavin Chachavalpongpun – Associate Professor at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University.
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