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Using the time-honoured tradition of Vedic astrology to predict our next PM, writes Joydiip Mukkarji

In astrology, when making predictions about the future leaders of a country who are set to be chosen by the people, two things are most important (i) logical progression, and (ii) the current planetary transit positions.

At the time of my research, I was pleasantly surprised to note that ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was born in 1949, while the current prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, was born in 1954. These dates suggest it was a logical progression for them to become national leaders.

For this election, will Gen Prayut be able to overcome the challenges of other candidates, or will someone new take the helm? It is worth bearing in mind there has been a huge planetary transit happening since 2019-2020. Planet Shiva, the lord of recreation, regeneration and transformation, has moved into exaltation after almost 200 years.

I will first eliminate, using astrology, those candidates who have less chance of winning this election or leading the country. Keep in mind that I don’t know their exact time of birth, so my calculations are based on their date of birth as cited in Wikipedia.

PAETONGTARN SHINAWATRA, the Pheu Thai Party’s No.1 prime ministerial candidate: Astrologically speaking, she has no chance of winning the election because she is too young as per the tenets of logical progression; secondly, the 7th house in her birth chart, which is most important to win over her opponents/enemies, is not that strong. Hence it will be difficult for her to get elected.

JURIN LAKSANAWISIT, the Democrat Party’s leader and prime ministerial candidate: He also has a slimmer chance of being elected to lead the country. His weak planet, Saturn, is currently in a weak position, and there is no positive transit happening. That would make clinching the role of prime minister very difficult.

GEN PRAYUT, the United Thai Nation Party’s PM candidate: His 7th house lord just moved to the 8th house, while his relatively weak 4th house is currently in transit. He, too, might not make it this time.

ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Bhumjaithai’s leader and PM candidate: He has a great chart, actually. He could become the potential winner. But astrologically, I would eliminate him as he was born on a “No Moon” day, which will make it difficult for him to cross the line.

That leaves the two candidates I feel have the highest chance of success.

PITA LIMJAROENRAT, the Move Forward Party’s leader and PM candidate: Planet Shiva moved to his 9th house of luck while Planet Brahma, the lord of creation, is also in a very strong position, which has given him a very high chance of winning the election.

Only Saturn is weak in his birth chart. It is in transit and currently in a state of debilitation, which could make it hard for him to win any major public event.

SRETTHA THAVISIN, Pheu Thai’s No.2 PM candidate: Astrologically speaking, the favourite contender is Mr Srettha. He has a fabulous chart. Right now, Jupiter is exalted and transiting in his 7th house, which indicates a win over competitors in the political field. Also, Planet Kubera, the lord of wealth, is coming to his 9th house of luck, and will stay there for the next four years. The strongest planet, Shiva, the lord of transformation and regeneration, is currently transiting in his 4th house, which indicates the country or place in which he stays.

These combinations make Mr Srettha the favourite to win the election.

In a world where uncertainties often dominate, astrology has garnered interest and application in predicting the outcomes of major competitions and events, ranging from sports and wars to politics. As the upcoming election approaches, the Bangkok Post is publishing below a thought-provoking analysis of Vedic astrology — a time-honoured tradition that traces its origins back thousands of years.

It is important to emphasise that this astrological perspective aims to provide insight into the potential outcomes based solely on astrological knowledge, devoid of any political analysis or influencing factors, without any intention of guiding or swaying voters’ decisions. Instead, readers are encouraged to exercise their discretion and judgement as they embark on this fascinating journey.

Using the time-honoured tradition of Vedic astrology to predict our next PM, writes Joydiip Mukkarji

In a world where uncertainties often dominate, astrology has garnered interest and application in predicting the outcomes of major competitions and events, ranging from sports and wars to politics. As the upcoming election approaches, the Bangkok Post is publishing below a thought-provoking analysis of Vedic astrology — a time-honoured tradition that traces its origins back thousands of years.

It is important to emphasise that this astrological perspective aims to provide insight into the potential outcomes based solely on astrological knowledge, devoid of any political analysis or influencing factors, without any intention of guiding or swaying voters’ decisions. Instead, readers are encouraged to exercise their discretion and judgement as they embark on this fascinating journey.

In astrology, when making predictions about the future leaders of a country who are set to be chosen by the people, two things are most important (i) logical progression, and (ii) the current planetary transit positions.

At the time of my research, I was pleasantly surprised to note that ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was born in 1949, while the current prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, was born in 1954. These dates suggest it was a logical progression for them to become national leaders.

For this election, will Gen Prayut be able to overcome the challenges of other candidates, or will someone new take the helm? It is worth bearing in mind there has been a huge planetary transit happening since 2019-2020. Planet Shiva, the lord of recreation, regeneration and transformation, has moved into exaltation after almost 200 years.

I will first eliminate, using astrology, those candidates who have less chance of winning this election or leading the country. Keep in mind that I don’t know their exact time of birth, so my calculations are based on their date of birth as cited in Wikipedia.

PAETONGTARN SHINAWATRA, the Pheu Thai Party’s No.1 prime ministerial candidate: Astrologically speaking, she has no chance of winning the election because she is too young as per the tenets of logical progression; secondly, the 7th house in her birth chart, which is most important to win over her opponents/enemies, is not that strong. Hence it will be difficult for her to get elected.

JURIN LAKSANAWISIT, the Democrat Party’s leader and prime ministerial candidate: He also has a slimmer chance of being elected to lead the country. His weak planet, Saturn, is currently in a weak position, and there is no positive transit happening. That would make clinching the role of prime minister very difficult.

GEN PRAYUT, the United Thai Nation Party’s PM candidate: His 7th house lord just moved to the 8th house, while his relatively weak 4th house is currently in transit. He, too, might not make it this time.

ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Bhumjaithai’s leader and PM candidate: He has a great chart, actually. He could become the potential winner. But astrologically, I would eliminate him as he was born on a “No Moon” day, which will make it difficult for him to cross the line.

That leaves the two candidates I feel have the highest chance of success.

PITA LIMJAROENRAT, the Move Forward Party’s leader and PM candidate: Planet Shiva moved to his 9th house of luck while Planet Brahma, the lord of creation, is also in a very strong position, which has given him a very high chance of winning the election.

Only Saturn is weak in his birth chart. It is in transit and currently in a state of debilitation, which could make it hard for him to win any major public event.

SRETTHA THAVISIN, Pheu Thai’s No.2 PM candidate: Astrologically speaking, the favourite contender is Mr Srettha. He has a fabulous chart. Right now, Jupiter is exalted and transiting in his 7th house, which indicates a win over competitors in the political field. Also, Planet Kubera, the lord of wealth, is coming to his 9th house of luck, and will stay there for the next four years. The strongest planet, Shiva, the lord of transformation and regeneration, is currently transiting in his 4th house, which indicates the country or place in which he stays.

These combinations make Mr Srettha the favourite to win the election.

Using the time-honoured tradition of Vedic astrology to predict our next PM, writes Joydiip Mukkarji

In astrology, when making predictions about the future leaders of a country who are set to be chosen by the people, two things are most important (i) logical progression, and (ii) the current planetary transit positions.

At the time of my research, I was pleasantly surprised to note that ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was born in 1949, while the current prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, was born in 1954. These dates suggest it was a logical progression for them to become national leaders.

For this election, will Gen Prayut be able to overcome the challenges of other candidates, or will someone new take the helm? It is worth bearing in mind there has been a huge planetary transit happening since 2019-2020. Planet Shiva, the lord of recreation, regeneration and transformation, has moved into exaltation after almost 200 years.

I will first eliminate, using astrology, those candidates who have less chance of winning this election or leading the country. Keep in mind that I don’t know their exact time of birth, so my calculations are based on their date of birth as cited in Wikipedia.

PAETONGTARN SHINAWATRA, the Pheu Thai Party’s No.1 prime ministerial candidate: Astrologically speaking, she has no chance of winning the election because she is too young as per the tenets of logical progression; secondly, the 7th house in her birth chart, which is most important to win over her opponents/enemies, is not that strong. Hence it will be difficult for her to get elected.

JURIN LAKSANAWISIT, the Democrat Party’s leader and prime ministerial candidate: He also has a slimmer chance of being elected to lead the country. His weak planet, Saturn, is currently in a weak position, and there is no positive transit happening. That would make clinching the role of prime minister very difficult.

GEN PRAYUT, the United Thai Nation Party’s PM candidate: His 7th house lord just moved to the 8th house, while his relatively weak 4th house is currently in transit. He, too, might not make it this time.

ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Bhumjaithai’s leader and PM candidate: He has a great chart, actually. He could become the potential winner. But astrologically, I would eliminate him as he was born on a “No Moon” day, which will make it difficult for him to cross the line.

That leaves the two candidates I feel have the highest chance of success.

PITA LIMJAROENRAT, the Move Forward Party’s leader and PM candidate: Planet Shiva moved to his 9th house of luck while Planet Brahma, the lord of creation, is also in a very strong position, which has given him a very high chance of winning the election.

Only Saturn is weak in his birth chart. It is in transit and currently in a state of debilitation, which could make it hard for him to win any major public event.

SRETTHA THAVISIN, Pheu Thai’s No.2 PM candidate: Astrologically speaking, the favourite contender is Mr Srettha. He has a fabulous chart. Right now, Jupiter is exalted and transiting in his 7th house, which indicates a win over competitors in the political field. Also, Planet Kubera, the lord of wealth, is coming to his 9th house of luck, and will stay there for the next four years. The strongest planet, Shiva, the lord of transformation and regeneration, is currently transiting in his 4th house, which indicates the country or place in which he stays.

These combinations make Mr Srettha the favourite to win the election.

In a world where uncertainties often dominate, astrology has garnered interest and application in predicting the outcomes of major competitions and events, ranging from sports and wars to politics. As the upcoming election approaches, the Bangkok Post is publishing below a thought-provoking analysis of Vedic astrology — a time-honoured tradition that traces its origins back thousands of years.

It is important to emphasise that this astrological perspective aims to provide insight into the potential outcomes based solely on astrological knowledge, devoid of any political analysis or influencing factors, without any intention of guiding or swaying voters’ decisions. Instead, readers are encouraged to exercise their discretion and judgement as they embark on this fascinating journey.

Thailand Post, EC urged to fix mess

Concerns are being raised over whether around 300,000 advance voting ballots can be delivered for a vote count tomorrow after Thailand Post said the envelopes containing these ballots are “unreadable” due to poor handwriting.

The issue came to public attention after Phatthraporn Tan-ngam, a journalist at Thai PBS station, posted a video clip of her interview with Pongsatorn Wisetsuwan, deputy managing director of Thailand Post.

According to Mr Pongsatorn, the handwriting on some 300,000 envelopes containing cast ballots from advance voting is “unreadable” and must be examined by the Election Commission (EC) to determine where they should be delivered.

Written on these envelopes are the provinces, districts and constituencies and five-digit election codes for sorting and delivery. These details were written by election officials at the advance voting stations.

According to Mr Pongsatorn, Thailand Post is tasked with sorting and delivering more than 2 million advance voting ballots to 400 constituencies nationwide, and all should have been sorted yesterday. EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee yesterday downplayed concerns about the issue, saying he is not sure what the person meant by “unreadable”.

“These envelopes may be incomplete … missing the province, district or election code. Sorting officials aren’t sure where to send them. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t readable,” he said.

Mr Sawaeng said election officials are deployed around the clock to examine the envelopes, and they are tasked with reviewing the problematic envelopes. He insisted that all the advance voting ballots are en route to the destinations and noted that Thailand Post might have to clarify if there are as many as 300,000 problematic envelopes.

Meanwhile, Picharn Chaopattanawong, deputy leader of the Move Forward Party, on Friday lambasted the EC for keeping the public in the dark about the issue.

He called on the poll agency to address the issue urgently.

“The EC always says the problems can be fixed, but it should ask Thailand Post if they can sort these envelopes. The EC must address this issue now,” he said.

Mr Picharn said these ballots could determine the election result. If they cannot be counted, the EC must take responsibility. In total, 2,235,830 voters registered to cast advance votes. Of them, 2,216,951 voted outside their household constituencies, and the rest in their home constituencies.

Candidate of winning party may have edge

Senators will wait for the outcome of Sunday’s election before deciding to cast their votes for the next prime minister, they said, while expressing their readiness to support a candidate from whichever party that wins the most House seats.

A source at the Senate told Bangkok Post that the 250 members of the Upper House — mostly former civil servants, police officers and military personnel — are now divided into three groups.

One group of 120 senators backs Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha while another group of 80 supports Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, and the other comprises 50 independent senators whose preferences were not clarified.

Under the constitution, the 250 senators appointed by the now-defunct National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) are allowed to join MPs in electing a prime minister in parliament.

It will be the second and last time they will co-elect a prime minister after today’s election. In the 2019 election, they joined MPs in voting for Gen Prayut.

The constitution stipulated that the Senate would serve for a five-year transitional period following the 2019 general election. Their five-year tenure will end next year.

Wallop: Opting out of PM vote

Senator Wallop Tangkananurak said that he would abstain from voting for a prime minister in parliament but said that, in principle, any party that wins the most seats should have the right to form a government and nominate its PM candidate for a vote in parliament.

“But most senators agreed that whichever party becomes the government must protect the main institution [the monarchy],” Mr Wallop said.

Senator Somchai Swangkarn said most senators agreed they will wait for the outcome of Sunday’s election before making a decision about who they will vote for.

“We will wait and see which party will nominate who for prime minister. In the previous election, the Pheu Thai Party named its PM candidates — Chadchart Sittipunt and Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan.

“It later turned out that Pheu Thai decided to support Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the former leader of the now-defunct Future Forward Party, in a prime ministerial vote instead of its own candidates.”

Mr Somchai said the senators would stand by the proper principles in choosing a prime minister as this will be the Senate’s final vote for one.

He said any nominated by a party must have integrity, vision, leadership skills and knowledge to steer the country forward.

Somchai: Wait-and-see stance

Mr Somchai said he believed it would take about two months for parties to negotiate a coalition before a new government can take shape.

Senator Wanchai Sornsiri agreed that any party that wins a majority of House seats should nominate a PM candidate for a vote in parliament.

He said the candidate should not have a tarnished reputation.

“In principle, senators should vote for a prime ministerial candidate nominated by the party with the most House seats if the candidate meets the qualifications.

“I don’t think parties will nominate anyone with a bad record,” Mr Wanchai said.

“It will be much easier if parties can gather the support of a combined 376 MPs [more than half of the combined 750 members of the Lower and Upper Houses].”

Parties may also only need the support of 300-310 MPs, with the backing of 70-80 senators, to form a coalition and nominate a candidate for a vote in parliament, he added.

Senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha said he would not vote for a candidate from any party that seeks to revise the lese majeste law.

He added he would not support a minority government, saying this would add fuel to the fire, plunging the country into political chaos.

Kittisak: Lese majeste concerns