Like a hole in the head: The fundamental incomprehensibility of Thai politics

The Thai general election is upon us, but if you?ve come here expecting a handy, cut-out-and-keep guide to what?s going on, I?m afraid you?ll be disappointed. The nice people at the Bangkok Post have provided a "Dummy?s Guide" to the poll (see below), which is lovely as far as the rules and mechanisms goes, and even suggests the potential make-up of any government coalitions once the votes have been totted up. But this doesn?t offer the interested observer any idea on what makes the politicians tick, or how people decide how to vote.
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