As voters go to the poll this Sunday, everything that matters for the people of this country is on the line, from structural reforms of political institutions and a constitutional rewrite to welfare policies to address income inequality.
But in the longer term, what will stimulate and sustain Thailand's forward momentum will be its economic revival. It is imperative that the election this weekend ends up with economic restructuring and reforms to raise Thailand's game and regain the country's competitive footing that has been lost over the past decade of political malaise and economic doldrums.
