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Thai election shifts spotlight away from oil & gas

A split vote between opposition parties has made it more likely that military-backed rule will continue in Thailand, potentially slowing the pace of reform A split vote between opposition parties has made it more likely that military-backed rule will continue in Thailand, potentially slowing the pace of reform.
By Andrew Walker 2 days ago Asia Pacific / Policy & Regulation 0 34077
The Bongkot South platform in Thailand. (Shell)

The key issue: Thailand held its first general election in eight years over the weekend, but no clear winner has emerged.

Interfax analysis: The election held in Thailand over the weekend has created an uncertain and potentially unstable outlook for the country as the incumbent pro-military party looks unlikely to have won an overall majority in parliament. 

Thailand is not unaccustomed to major public demonstrations, and the fact that the majority of votes were against the military could trigger fresh protests when the final results are...