Leviathans in South East Asia

Article Abstract:

The rule of law is glaringly absent in the three leviathans states of Southeast Asia, namely, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. President Suharto of Indonesia abolished the rule of law by subverting the 1945 constitution. Consequently, elections are a sham as they ensure the rule of the same government. Laws in Singapore allow the government to extract the citizens' uncritical obedience and protect it from challenge. Although the democratic civilian state of Thailand is subject to the rule of law, it is dominated by military authorities with little faith in constitutional norms.

Singapore, Indonesia, Democracy, Authoritarianism

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Thailand today

Article Abstract:

Thailand faces significant economic challenges that would be increased by an Iraqi war, since the Thai economy depends largely on imported oil. Political corruption, widespread poverty, and drug traffic harm this essentially democratic, friendly country.

Economics, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Thailand, Economic aspects, International aspects

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Thailand: Crisis or reform?

Article Abstract:

Since 1932 Thailand's political status has undergone many changes. It is argued that the continual series of crises is what makes Thai politics thrive, and that it is a healthy sign.

Politics

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