Thai king's demise will slow economy and delay polls
The world's longest-reigning monarch has passed away, leaving a legacy that his successor will struggle to match
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- Economic significance
- Risk of civil unrest?
- Electoral delay
- Foreign ties
- Social benefactor's role
- Securing the succession
- Matter of protocol
- Broader transition
- Tightening authoritarianism
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_350.jpg "Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who has been proclaimed the next Thai monarch (Reuters/Chaiwat Subprasom)")