by Anna Thorner | Jun 21, 2024 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
Divide and conquer – it is the ultimate strategy to bring downfall to a rather mighty opponent. Empires past have fallen to the same tactic; facing their ruin fragmented, alienated, and apart from one another. One could say that the art of politics is the same,...
by Poon Singhatiraj | Nov 21, 2023 | Northeastern University
Despite not winning Thailand’s most recent election in May 2023, Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party (PTP) became the nation’s prime minister in August. How could someone lose at the ballot box yet still become the leader of their country? Examining Thavisin’s...
by Aidan Lin | Jun 10, 2022 | University of California, San Diego
Thailand has had a volatile history when it comes to democracy. In 1932, a revolution overthrew the absolute monarchy. The first constitution in the country’s history limited the power of the King and created a parliamentary democracy that played a role in governance....
by Margo Baldwin | Dec 16, 2020 | James Madison University
Throughout 2020, Thailand has experienced mass protests over the dissatisfaction with the monarch and constitution. Many of these protestors include demands for the monarch of the resignation of the current Prime Minster, Prayut Chan-o-cha, and a revised constitution....
by Madison Smrz | Dec 1, 2020 | University of Georgia
Despite the eroding track record of so-called democracies across the globe, many nations are experiencing increased support for pro-democracy movements. Such is the case in Thailand, where a predominantly youthful, democratic movement is gaining momentum within civil...
