Slope gets slipperier

Thailand’s prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, was installed by demonstrations followed by a confidence vote riddled with allegations of bribery. His goverment has now used violence to face down counter-demonstrations. Thailand’s economy is suffering badly from the turmoil. In the modern global economy, legitimate government is essential to economic growth. Thus fresh elections with pledges by all parties to respect the results are urgently needed. Thailand is a deeply divided society. Thaksin S...