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).