Thai court case risks election rerun and renewed political turmoil
An adverse ruling could force Thailand back to the polls within months, ending a period of unusual political stability.
Thailand's government braces for a critical court ruling that could trigger a political crisis. The Constitutional Court will determine on Monday whether barcodes on ballots from the February 8 election violated secrecy protections. This case, brought by civil rights groups, could force a new election and destabilize the country's fragile economy.
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