BANGKOK, Thailand -- Job opening: Prime minister.

Must be able to end Thailand's cycle of coups by satisfying the demands of Thailand's U.S.-trained, putsch-empowered military.

Must be able to seduce junta-appointed senators into supporting the next government, and continue capitalist Thailand's balancing of relations with the U.S. and China.

Unfortunately for Pita Limjarouenrat -- the May 14 election winner to be prime minister -- the Election Commission on June 9 opened a "criminal case" against him for alleged election fraud, punishable by 10 years in prison and a political ban for 20 years.

Mr. Pita is vulnerable because his new Move Forward Party's (MFP) nationwide election victory was buoyed by idealistic, anti-military voters.

That rang alarms throughout Thailand's increasingly insecure army establishment.

Put on the khaki uniform of a politically entrenched general, and it is easy to understand why you might regard Mr. Pita's election as a challenge.

Friday, June 23, 3:45-4:45pm, Goodale Park [during ComFest; in the Peace and Healing Tent], 120 W. Goodale St.

Stop the fascism in the Republican Ohio legislature.

Join the discussion at Comfest on Friday, June 23 at 3:45pm in the Peace and Healing Tent.

Pranav Jani will lead the discussion about S.B. 83, the bill that restricts Ohio public colleges and universities from teaching or holding training on diversity/inclusion, climate change, and other topics; prevents faculty from striking; and essentially makes the institutions a safe place for hate speech.

M.J. Borden will lead the discussion on Issue 1, which will be on the ballot during the special election in Ohio on August 8. This bill is meant to prohibit citizens from getting initiatives on the ballot, particularly the one this year for reproductive rights.

All are welcome! Join the conversation.

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