by Ashleigh Sodee | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University
Thailand’s political system is also shaped by the continued influence of the monarchy, particularly under King Maha Vajiralongkorn, which makes it distinct from many of its Southeast Asian neighbors. The military has often justified coups as necessary to protect the...
by Siyul Kim | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University
Although monarchies were once among the most dominant and widely accepted political systems in history, they are now less common yet often remain powerful and untouchable political institutions that continue to influence national governance. This principle extends to...
by Seohyun Lee | Apr 19, 2026 | George Mason University
Elections Without Democracy: The Case of Thailand In 2023, the people of Thailand chose change. The Move Forward Party, which carried a progressive platform, won the election by a landslide. But shortly after, the party was forcibly dissolved by the court.The...
by Hyunki Ryu | Apr 19, 2026 | George Mason University
13 and 9. These numbers are of coups d’état that happened in Thailand since adopting the constitutional monarchy in 1932: 13 were successful, and 9 were unsuccessful. Democracy and the political landscape have been turbulent in Thailand, and they still are. However,...
by Yidian Zhao | Dec 9, 2025 | University of Pittsburgh
In January 2025, a 30-year-old man from Chiang Rai, Thailand, Mongkol Thirakot, was sentenced to 50 years in prison after being accused of posting 27 Facebook posts related to Thailand’s monarchy. It is the heaviest sentence recorded so far under the country’s...
