New Thai elections set for July 20

Without a properly functioning government for 6 months now, Thais are headed to polling places on July 20 in a bid to end the country’s lingering political crisis. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra faces legal challenges even as as protesters sought her resignation to make way for a “neutral” prime minister who could implement anti-corruption reforms. A previous election held in February was voided when voting was disrupted by demonstrators seeking reforms first. Whether or not Yingluck’s name will be on the ballot remains unclear because of the two legal cases that could result in her suspension from office and her being banned from politics.

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