Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 18June 2019.  Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, ERIA Senior Communications Advisor, is the author.

Now the election has passed and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has been named to head the soon-to-be civilian government. Until the new cabinet is officially named, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai will stay on in his position. (Read the full article by using the link above).