OPINION

Dark horse, deep state in upcoming polls

Oped, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 15/01/2026

» The national election may be 20 days away, yet political analysts are already reading the tea leaves. Surprisingly, their predictions point in the same direction -- the next coalition could be a surprising mix of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), Pheu Thai and -- hold your breath -- the Democrat Party.