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Thailand’s Democracy at a Standstill

Thailand’s Democracy at a Standstill

Three-month delay before parliament reconvenes while powerful forces machinate

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John Berthelsen
Jun 05, 2023
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Waiting in the wings

With time wearing on since Thailand’s May 14 election, events are playing out as expected, with the military and the Bangkok elites putting so-far insurmountable roadblocks in front of what at first looked like a powerful political takeover by the youth-oriented, reformist Move Forward Party led by Pita Limjaroenrat and a like-minded…

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