The appointment of the prime minister, who may or may not be a member of parliament, is an essential part of any democracy, including Thailand. However, recent moves by some key parties have brought attention to the need for greater accountability in the country's political processes.
On Wednesday, the Pheu Thai Party, which aims for a "landslide victory" in the upcoming May 14 election, will announce its three prime minister candidates. The party has unofficially indicated that Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter, and property tycoon Srettha Thavisin will be among the trio.
