Ben is joined by journalist Erin Cook to discuss last weekend's national election in Thailand, which saw the progressive Move Forward win the most seats and set up prospects for a coalition government made up of parties that are not supporters of the royal and military elite that has run the country since the 2014 coup. Subscribe to Erin's newsletter on Southeast Asian politics, Dari Mulut Ke Mulut Erin mentioned From Development to Democracy by Dan Slater and Joseph Wong You can read the transcript for this podcast here. This podcast is supported by the Tally Room’s supporters on Patreon. If you find this podcast worthwhile please consider giving your support.