52 million Thais are now going to the polls in what many experts describe as a "crucial crossroads" for the country's future democracy. The big question is whether the military will be able to stay out of politics this time.
Since the revolution of 1932, Thailand has had military rule in various ways for over 60 years, largely due to the 19 different coup attempts that the country has lived through. After the major youth protests in 2020, a new generation of politicians has begun to take up more and more space.