Government stability tests performancePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as interior minister, presides at the 134th anniversary of the Ministry of Interior on Wednesday. If Mr Anutin turns in another subpar performance, the consequences could be dire and directed at his powerful backers. For the first time in two decades, Thailand's political system appears consolidated across both formal and not-so-informal centres of power. The contrast between political stability and policy capacity is now stark. While stability has been achieved, what remains uncertain is whether it can be sustained through performance.

Source: Bangkok Post April 02, 2026 22:48 UTC