By Devjyot Ghoshal and Panarat Thepgumpanat

BANGKOK, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul looks set to tap burgeoning nationalism over a border conflict with Cambodia to boost his appeal in a general election stemming from his dissolution of parliament after less than 100 days in power.

The political manoeuvering came after fierce border clashes erupted again this week, following ‍five days of fighting in July, hurling Southeast Asia’s second largest economy immediately into election mode.

The election is likely by early February, as polls must follow within 45 to 60 days of the dissolution, but no party is expected to secure a clear majority, which analysts warned could prompt more horse-trading and tumult.

A key reason for dissolving parliament is an escal

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