Down, but not yet out
Article Abstract:
Thailand's military establishment intends to continue its control of government inspite of widespread anti-military sentiment arising from the brutal suppression of pro-democracy protests in Bangkok in May 1992. Right-wing and pro-democracy groups braced themselves for more trouble as the five-party coalition that appointed former army chief Suchinda Kraprayoon prepared to appoint retired air chief marshal Somboon Rahong as successor. Pro-democracy groups have proposed oppositionist Chuan Leekpai for premier, but the military-dominated parliament is bent on appointing Rahong.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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Order in the ranks
Article Abstract:
Interim Thai Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun took a bold move when he removed two high-ranking military men from their positions in the Thai military hierarchy. The two officers were held responsible for the bloodshed that killed at least 50 people during pro-democracy demonstrations in May 1992. A report by the Ministry of Defense on the May incident was taken into consideration by Panyarachun when he removed the officers. Additionally, there was a popular clamor for the resignation of the two officers.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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Holding on: confidence in his government is plunging rapidly, the public clamours for political reform and fears of civil unrest abound, but Premier Chavalit may yet weather the storm
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Former finance minister of Thailand Tarrin Nimmanahaeminda, believes that the damage to the country's economy could have been avoided with better government and more transparency. There is a general loss of confidence in Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh's government, although he has survived recent calls for his resignation. A limited cabinet reshuffle was undertaken, with the appointment of former finance minister Virabongsa Ramangkura as deputy prime minister
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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