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By-election wins put Thai ruling coalition on firmer ground

But govt must ensure stability, fix country's economic woes to stay in power, say analysts

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Thailand's wobbly coalition government could stay in power longer than initially expected and complete its full four-year term, which would be a rare achievement in the country, analysts said.

The fortunes of the 16-party coalition have brightened recently, after two significant poll wins.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 25, 2019, with the headline By-election wins put Thai ruling coalition on firmer ground. Subscribe