Panitan Wattanayagorn
Panitan Wattanayagorn
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.
create crisis image
If the crisis continues, it could create an image of instability and uncertainty in Thailand.
allow aside begin choice king process step
As the celebration for the king is approaching, he has no choice but to step aside to allow the reconciliation process to begin now.
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.
area economic expand france ground growth interests region stepping terms thailand wants
This is a new area of growth in terms of the market. It's not only in Thailand but in the region as a whole. France wants to see Thailand as a stepping ground to expand economic interests in the region.
election gone greatly legitimacy popularity proved
The election has proved his popularity has gone down. His legitimacy was greatly affected.