CIAO DATE: 05/2011
April 2011
"Thailand: The Calm before Another Storm?", the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, states that nearly a year after the crackdown on anti-establishment demonstrations, support for the so-called "Red Shirt" movement remains strong and political reconciliation has led almost nowhere. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has announced that general elections will be held no later than July, but there are rumours that a military coup or another form of subtle intervention could derail the polls.
Resource link: Thailand: The Calm before Another Storm? [PDF] - 438K