Snap election expected this year’s first half: Thai PM Abhisit

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday hinted he would likely a snap poll within the first six months of this year.

“As everything is falling into place, the elections will take place soon,” he said.

Abhisit said the economy was revitalised with the projection of this year’s growth rate about four per cent, the exports growing at 25 per cent and the unemployment at one per cent.

In regard to the political situation, the draft on charter amendments will come up for a final vote on Friday, he said.

The Nation