Thailand in 2007: the struggle to control democracy

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Thailand's political scene that marked a return to parliamentary rule in 2007 is discussed. The new regime along with installing democratic structures were also preventing the return of the popular government of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, thus shaping the politics and economics of Thailand's new democratic structure.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Constitutional Procedures, Analysis, Interpretation and construction, Elections, Democracy, Constitutional law, 2007 AD

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Thailand in 2006: Retreat to military rule

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The year 2006 for Thailand began with a huge victory for the prime minister, but by the end of the year the prime minister was pushed into exile and the military had taken over. This was a huge setback for democracy and for all major political institutions.

Public affairs, Economic aspects, Political activity, Demonstrations and protests, Military aspects, Political leadership, Political issue, Political protest, Thaksin Shinawatra, Exile

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Change and continuity in the Thai political party system

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Change and continuity in the Thai political party system by assessing the roles of party and faction in four areas: electoral networks, policy formation, coalition building, and patronage are discussed.

Evaluation, Political systems

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