Young vote tipped to be high.

(From The Nation (Thailand))

Byline: The Nation.

About 70 per cent of eligible voters between 18 and 25 years of age will vote today, but it is difficult to say which boxes they will tick, an academic who has researched voting trends among young people said.

Today's turnout from those in the 18-to-25 age bracket should be higher than it was in last year's election, said Ramajitti Institute director Amornwich Nakornthap, who has just completed a study of young voters.

"Rallies in the past few months have stimulated their political interest and raised their social awareness," Amornwich said.

"I'm pretty sure more young people will …