While the political parties of Thailand begin their campaign for the recently called general elections, an unprecedented reality sets in: the elections, which are due to open in early February, will take place against a backdrop of military conflict. Analysts and diplomats in Bangkok underlined the importance of this context after the prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul announce, Thursday evening, the dissolution of Parliament, putting an end to a three-month mandate at the head of a fragile and minority government. The same day, observers noted that the Thai Air Force had signaled the possibility of using fighter jets in “operational plans” aimed at neutralizing Cambodia’s Chinese-made heavy artillery.
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