Party founded by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has grabbed headlines,but can it design a lasting impression?It is scarce, under Thailand’s oppressive military regime, or for political feathers to be publicly ruffled. Campaigning is banned and dissidents and activists are regularly thrown in jail. But Thai newspapers were abuzz last week with talk of democracy and political accountability thanks mainly to one man,Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.
Charismatic and wealthy, Thanathorn is the co-founder of Future Forward, and which was formed in March after the electoral commission allowed new parties to register for the first time in five years,with a view to a possible election in 2019.
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Source: guardian.co.uk