Military, monarchy and coloured shirts: Thailand’s political power players
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Thailand may be on track for a return to democracy with general elections expected to be held in the first half of 2019. It would be the first polls for the Southeast Asian nation since a 2014 military coup. Former army general and current Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha recently lifted the junta’s ban on political activities, allowing the nation’s political players a chance to return to action. Here’s a look at the people, parties and institutions behind the fractious politics that have been a way of life in Thailand for decades.
Democracy can only work if all divisions of the society are committed to uphold the democratic system regardless of its consequences, including its potential impacts on the country's most fundamental system. It'd be better if the democracy is also based on respect among the societies.
Democracy doesn't work for sore losers.
They really need to put a chain on that military after the military’s role is defending the country not to lead it
This is consequence of Thailand's weak constitutional monarchy. It's time to adopt Malaysian system so coup will be more unlikely to happen. Plus, it is suggested that army be under the King decree.
Care to explain what other makes the Malaysian constitutional monarchy better? I am also a Malaysian and very curious to know.
Milton Miles separation of powers is important. Palace role is critical to balance. Rather than letting military to be its own single entity independently, put them under the palace. Administrative of government shall be separated into executive, judiciary and legislative. Constitution should state that head of state’s decision should be by the advice of the head of government. This way, military junta is unlikely to happen.
In Malaysia, only King has the utmost power to declare emergency and King changes every 5 years. This helps to ensure nobody gets too powerful. But I don’t deny a head of government can be seen as more powerful sometimes but not by law. Btw, putting constitution above the monarchy is probably the most critical.
How familiar in some parts of the world!
Thaksin was the Jokowi version of Thailand.His policies really are benefiting the working class and the rural people and even minorities that doesn't received any central government attention since the begining,that is why he was very popular with the Thais.But his popularity was perceived as a bad thing according to his opponents.The rest is history
Thaksin is corrupt. He using his power to benefitting his companies with business agreements. Thais poor remains poor while Thaksin in power. But at least Thaksin didnt take a huge debt for Thailand like Jokowi did. And Thaksin never sent to jail his opponents like Jokowi did.
The answer is simple wear an orange shirt for a new centrist party
They are not centrists. They are clearly center-left
Red is new Yellow
Orange is new Red
This briefing was one of the best ... Excellent job by these reporters!!.. Well done!
And Thailand economy is booming despite all the riots and protests Weird ain't it ?
Its not weird. And its not the point of the video
its more peaceful compared to same yellow jacket of french
Soi Cowboy and Soi Nana continued to party throughout the protests. Riots and protests are isolated at certain parts. The boozing and the effing continues.
can i start another green or blue shirt?
You just do that in confict for save yourself from the mob
Just run for election in a rainbow shirt. Everyone wearing a shirt is supporting you.
hahaha funny
This is my first time hearing of this. Mark Wiens never mentioned this.
Should just wear red and blue than they will be perfect
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with all of these happen why didn't the king do something to prevent more clashes?
Technically the Monarchy is not suppose to intervene in politics. Just like Queen Elizabeth, you don't see her coming out to intervene in Brexit.
@@oterenceo nah, he has power and above all these thais. he is just lazy to manage his kids.
@@jonangorman6341 Thai law prohibits the king, queen or any royal family from entering politics of any kind and that is very strict here so, learn about the country before you speak nonsense
@@MikenNinginThai That's what written. Just because it's written, doesn't mean that it's true. The current monarch has absolute power over the prime minister. There's even a law preventing the people from criticizing the king. Anyone that criticized him all went to prison.
The king sign to confirm to coup
Hong Kong Protest : Yes
Thailand Protest : No for now
And it ended up in blue shirt
I am a Thailand
What about Hong Kong democracy.
Why there is always protest in Thailand no matter who is elected as the president??
It is election for Prime Minister not president.
Pheu Thai always win
Because the royalists are shitfxcks and the government infrastructure is hella corrupt and weak. The majority of Thai people are bleeding for a fully realized democracy wherein the people will all have their rights protected against infringement of authoritarian leadership.
Interesting to know that the coloured groups are the same as in Malaysia in terms of colour. Red shirt here is nationalist Islamism, ultranationalist, conservative, right-wing, royalist whilst yellow is liberal, progressive, left-wing, and social democrats. Yellow represents the letter Bersih (the yellow group) sent to Palace in regards to corrupt government in charge. Yellow is a royal colour in Malaysia. Meanwhile Red represents the colour of ethnic Malay in response to Bersih riot.
This is political in Thai style
What about you guys democracy and multi party system? Just one party to rule the whole generation.
You left out too much details. Thaksin was an intelligent leader, I give him that but he was corrupted. He was not only accused of power abusing and corruptions but the court already decided with tons of evidence that he was really wrong and should be put into jails. That was the reason why he cannot go back to Thailand because he is a criminal who cheated people’s money. Do you know why he is one of the wealthiest person on the planet and wear 100 million baht watches? Because he abused the power as a PM to do many illegal things to benefit his telecommunication company. And that is not only his businesses,his family also owns many luxury hotels, restaurants,many lands and clothing companies and so much more.
But I admit that I love his Universal health care program that was more than genius. If only he did not this corrupted and was not this greedy, I would still like him.
Wear Olive Green in the land of smiles if you want political survival a.k.a Ocha.
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I don't I don't want anyone to bully me when I'm a Thailand person Singapore person bully Thailand person I know they don't like together
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Say no to monarchy.
Please help Thai people from military dictator...
F their King
Thailand should just revert to absolute monarchy
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This video is inaccurate
Care to expand on why you think that way?
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And football of thai still exist and still king in Southeast Asian
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