Panitan Wattanayagorn
Panitan Wattanayagorn
election gone greatly legitimacy popularity proved
The election has proved his popularity has gone down. His legitimacy was greatly affected.
create crisis image
If the crisis continues, it could create an image of instability and uncertainty in Thailand.
create high major result surprise
The result of no-vote ballots, particularly in Bangkok, was a big surprise to him. It was too high and that could create a major crisis.
area china compete competing economic european expansion france india influence leading left looking political thailand united
France is looking for more economic expansion in Thailand and the region. Politically, this is also a new area to compete to get influence. The United States, China and India are now competing for political influence in ASEAN, and France, a leading European country, does not want to be left out.