Undecided Voter's Guide to Thailand's Upcoming Election

For Thai voters who haven't yet decided which party to support this Sunday, here's a structured look at the three main prime ministerial candidates and their parties. Anutin Charnvirakul and Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) Pros: - Pragmatic leader who can recruit professional support - Strong royalist stance appealing to conservative voters - Decriminalized medical marijuana - Took a clear position against casinos Anutin and BJT Cons: - Represents traditional patronage-based politics - Ultra-royalist with strict views on royal defamation laws - Opposes reopening Thai-Cambodian border checkpoints - Controversial foreign policy positions Yodchanan Wongsawat and Pheu Thai Party Pros: - Perceived as Thaksin Shinawatra's party - Historical track record of popular policies like universal healthcare - Appealing to red-shirt supporters - Opposition to current government parties Yodchanan and Pheu Thai Cons: - Seen as another 'nepotism' candidate - Perceived as potentially corrupt - Previously broke coalition promises - Complex political legacy People's Party with Natthapong Ruengpanyawut Pros: - Never previously governed - Positions itself as an agent of change - Young, educated membership - Grassroots funding model