Whatever Thailand s post-poll landscape becomes, political stability is crucial

摘要

THAILAND goes to the polls on Sunday, and whilst it would be wrong to discount a result that gives the power back to the people, realistically the military will still be involved and the country seems destined for further political instability. And it is often instability and uncertainty that most affects the investment climate, not least in the oil and gas industry. The junta gets to appoint the entire 250-seat senate, which gives it a significant boost towards the majority needed to choose the Prime Minister.