The 1995 national elections in Thailand: a step backward for democracy?

Article Abstract:

Thai politics is entangled in a vicious cycle that pits urban and rural politicians and voters against each other. The results of the 1995 elections have paved the way for further democratization but conflict within the coalition government threatens the present administration. Long-term solutions to Thailand's political problems call for less obligations and incentives that drive the rural vote. Unless political leaders realize that a political career should not be used as a means to fulfill their personal interests, Thailand will remain trapped in its vicious political cycle.

Elections

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Thai society and patterns of political leadership

Article Abstract:

The significant change in Thai political leadership during the 1970s was initiated by a new generation of leaders. Although the leadership style that prevails is still based on Thai Buddhist culture, it draws more on 'khunna' or moral goodness than on 'decha' or power. It is a leadership style that supports a more democratic form of government. Provincial politicians will have to rely on khunna than dacha if they want their leadership to be supported by the local media.

Analysis, Political leadership

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God mothers, good mothers, good lovers, godmothers: Gender images in Thailand

Article Abstract:

The status of women in society is usually examined with regard to positions of leadership in business or politics, or at village level. There has been much attention paid to jaopho or godfathers in Thailand, but little has been paid to jaomae or godmothers. A study considers jaomae in the context of gender roles, and the fact they they have become more visible.

Gender identity

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