Thailand needs a great national agreement

The result of the general elections of July 3rd 2011 marked the start of a period of hope for Thailand. But deep wounds still remain unhealed. The Thai population will remain divided for some time yet to come. Yingluck Shinawatra will give priority to national reconciliation by promoting dialogue and cooperation with the king and the military. But this will take time. Thailand needs to achieve a great national agreement between the Crown, the army and political parties. Only then can trust be regained both inside Thailand and internationally.