Who’s running in Thailand’s most unpredictable election in decades?
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As Thailand prepares for a general election on May 14, 2023, the dividing lines are clear: young versus old, civilian democrats versus authoritarian generals, reformers versus conservative royalists. Yet the outcome remains hard to call in an electoral system calibrated to keep Thailand’s military and its conservative allies firmly in the mix - even if the establishment candidates fall well short of winning a popular mandate.
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Thai politic is so freaking intense. They should make a series about it
The truth is regional rivalries, mostly between the people living in Southern Thailand and North-eastern Thailand; while the rest of the regions, Bangkok included, play the role of swing states, depending on how close a relationship the regional party leaders have with main political protagonists. The Thai Army only become the “wild card” should the main political parties can’t settle their differences in parliament over a prolong period which invariably lead to open-ended mass street protests.
@@donhuang9855 wow, that’s similar to Indonesia, especially last presidential election. but the rivalry was about religious vs nationalist, and jakarta was also a swing area. I guess that will be happened again next year😢
@@alvyandana Politics in Thailand is mostly old wine in new bottles; mainly the same old suspects horse-trading for political power. The young generation voters, as usual, are too idealistic and will surely vote like Turkeys for Christmas.
I heard that there an upcoming documentary about thai politic called "Breaking the Cycle" that told the story about Mr.Tanathorn who form a New Future Party since first form until disbanded (Which is now become a Move Forward Party). I Watch a trailer few day ago and might find that it pretty interesting.
I am 53 years old Thai. We have learned a lot from our political history. I never see Thai people alert to vote like this coming election because of most of us want to change our country by supporting the Moving Forward Party (MFP). Not only MFP's straightforward direction to against dictators and more than 300 policies that covering issues in Thailand but also we believe that they have clear background and intention to eliminate corruption from our country. We hope that our brighter and better future will be happen in Thailand after we have Pita Limjaroenrat as our PM.
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I like Thailand, I love Thailand but I'm old enough to see military will always prevail over democracy.
To support democracy for all Thai people, we must walk forward, not like in the past.
Vote for younger politicians towards reforms that are long overdue in Thailand.
Move forward 🇹🇭 New opportunities and a new direction ✌️
Become USA vassal state like Japan Germany Australia n Canada. Take orders
Vote wisely Thailand 🇹🇭
They will, If the election commission stop corrupting the votes
(I'm underage to vote by the way and
Sorry if there's a mistake in my grammar)
Can't vote Chinese as PM. Or South Korean. Whatever nationality Wise Lee has.
I voted Move forward party🧡🧡🧡 a Harvard alumnus will be the next PM
@@mikopp4581 +1🟠🟠🟠
Move forward the bright future for Thailand 🧡🧡🧡
Wishing the best for Thais. We had our own general election last year 🇲🇾 and it was chaotic, but I'll say that young voters can change the politics. But from what I can assume from this vids, there's high chance of coalition government. But anyway all the best
Found this quote worth sharing.
Democracy only functions when the majority of participants have proper critical thinking. Otherwise, either the country comes to a full stop because people have no idea where to move, or they are misled and cast their votes carelessly, essentially becoming the slaves of large corporations.
The COVID situation had exposed how superficial the concepts of democracy and freedom.
-Vicviper
@@condorX2 Democaracy is a farce.
All I can tell you is Malaysia and Thailand are similar if you choose new government the country will go into worse situation just like Anwar. Don’t be so gullible. Sadly this is the way it will be for the next few decades perhaps maybe your children or grandchildren will benefit. Unfortunately politics is like this 😢
Nah malaysia is better just live in your country. You will regret if you do move to thailand
@@JAYJAY-ch4ik You are absolutely wrong. Malaysia for all it's faults and inadequacies have NEVER been taken over by our army. Armed forces are there to protect the country and it's citizens, not stage coups and form the govt. That is where Malaysia is much more fortunate than Thailand
Thais are really wonderful people. Warm and love to laugh. I hope very much that the country finds a way forward to a new political system that is more fair, more citizen focused and more stable.
Watching this as Thai kills me inside. As a country we have so much potential yet there is a group of entitle people with weapons who claims to bring peace yet seized all the power to themselves for over 8 years!
Yes, don't let them entrench their power or you'll never get rid of them (like Myanmar). Move forward in a different direction your potential is huge.
@@aksbeixhev I have to agree with you. I see no future for this place (Myanmar) as long as the military is in power.
Don't let the past hold your country's future hostage. Embrace change and move forward towards progress Thailand! (My bias is the Move Forward Party)
Thailand is one of the best countries in SEA. Love and best regards.
Hope for the best. Love the country. Awesome vibes,culture and people!!!
Wishing Thai people the best in the upcoming general elections.
Thai brothers and sisters if you find yourself disappointed with your govt officials look at the Philippines and you'll cheer up a little
Unfortunately the current Thai King will have next to zero chance of uniting the people if needed, unlike his Dad.
i mean apparently most youth are agains monarchy
Yes because of his lifestyle. And you can see his attitude and crop top he wears
The situation in Thailand and the UK is oddly similar. Without the virtue of the parents, the child crumbles.
Rama X will never be loved like his father, Rama IX, was. That's the simple truth. And since there are doubts on his possible successor, perhaps the monarchy is in danger anyway.
Of course, a monarchy is fundamentally undemocratic...
The real fact is that the Thai Monarchy plays no direct or indirect role in how the nation is to be run; this role is actively plays by the elected MPs in the Thai parliament. It's essentially a system akin to the UK's Monarchy, but without the embedded royal relatives hoarding the House of Lords.
Great presentation. Thanks
Long live Democracy. May rule of people prevail in Thailand. No more greedy corrupt military dictatorship now.
Here's hoping they won't go through another coup or some other shenanigan if the military doesn't like the result
Provided the Pheu-Thai-led coalition government don't use their majority in the Thai parliament to exonerate Thaksin of all legal crimes committed during his tenure as Thailand’s PM. Sad to say, there is a distinct possibility this “Lightning” will strike a third time because Thaksin only cares more for his personal interests rather than his nation.
May the citizens of the country wisely choose a "LEADER"
Hopefully they don’t elect the Third Shitra into power which would cause the country to repeat itself from the 2000s! Also they should elect any Leader that Talks about Praises the West and is likely a Western Puppet like Thanathorn who wants to be the next Zelensky!!!
We don't have a choice lol
The ones overseeing the election are already going all out cheating.
Abolish the Senate.
We've been trying and demanding that but to no avails because of the current junta-turn-civillian gov. and the pro establishments will do everything in their power to stop any attempts from pro democracy side.
I had to do this
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Thailand is one of the countries that the military institution is ruling everything like in Egypt, Vietnam, Myanmar, Algeria etc . Even if they lost it doesn’t mean they’re out but they will be in power in the shadow and if the winner try to remove them they will just declare state of emergency and take the government out like they did before.
We need America occupation
Bruh, i am a Vietnamese and we don't have military rule.
What we have is a one-party state with rule of law, big different.
Yes, Vietnam is an authoritarian country, but we are not ruled by military or security forces....
In our country, the top 4 leaders are
1. General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam.
2. President of Vietnam
3. Prime Minister of Vietnam.
4. Chairman of National Assembly (similar to House Speaker)
All civilian-based.
These highest posts were the unwritten rule, but after 2021 it has become codified into Vietnamese law.
@@Commievn literally China v.2
@@Commievn Civilian based, but it's restricted to one party, that is widely known to rig election results.
The entire world knows it's basically a mini-China. None of the countries in Southeast Asia has a genuine democracy.
Same with pakistan
I'm not even Thai, but I hope the Move Forward Party wins. Thailand's lese majeste laws need to go! Too many lives have been wasted over inhumane sentences. All the while, the current King enjoys a life of luxury in Germany with a cohort of young women and does nothing for the middle class and poor struggling with record inflation!
@awesome guy don't blame him he's just spitting wat he red on internet he knows nothing abt Thailand
@awesome guy Brother is spitting everything but facts. The programs that his father "created" (they were implemented and not created) are not even being runner by him. They are ran by the respective government department. Some of the program doesn't even work anymore. He is just chilling in Germany, the German government is also begging for me to return. Time to wake up and escape the matric buddy.
@awesome guy 50 years of hundreds relive programs that established by the Royal Family as they claimed it did not solve the most simplest commodity of the people such as clean water. Let that sink in.
@awesome guy sorry my guy but it’s not just defamation and you can read it from google. Under section 112, it states in Thai "ผู้ใดหมิ่นประมาท ดูหมิ่น หรือแสดงความอาฆาตมาดร้ายพระมหากษัตริย์ พระราชินี รัชทายาท หรือผู้สำเร็จราชการแทนพระองค์ ต้องระวางโทษจำคุกตั้งแต่ 3 ปีถึง 15 ปี." Translated to English it means "Whoever defames, insults or threatens the King, the Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent, shall be punished with imprisonment of three to fifteen years." There’s also related law in Chapter 1: Offences Against The King, The Queen, The Heir-Apparent and The Regent
Section 107. Assassination of the King
Whoever assassinates the King shall be punished by the death.
Whoever, attempting to commit the act as aforesaid, shall be punished in the same manner.
Whoever, making any act as preparation for assassinating the King or knowing that there is the person who will assassinate the King, having made any act to assist in keeping the secret act, shall be punished by life-imprisonment.
Section 108. Act of Violence Against the King
Whoever commits an act of violence against the King or His liberty shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life.
Whoever, attempts to commit such offence, shall be liable to the same punishment. If such act is likely to endanger His life, the offender shall be punished with death.
Whoever, makes preparations for committing any act of violence against the King or His liberty, or does any act to assist in keeping secret any intention to commit such offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of sixteen to twenty years.
Section 109. Assassination of the Queen
Whoever assassinates the Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent shall be punished with death.
Whoever attempts to commit such offence, shall be liable to the same punishment.
Whoever makes preparations for causing death to the Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent, or does any act to assist in keeping secret any intention to commit such offence, shall be punished with imprisonment from sixteen to twenty years.
Section 110. Violence against the Queen
Whoever commits an act of violence against the Queen or Her liberty, the Heir-apparent or His liberty, or the Regent or his/her liberty, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of sixteen to twenty years.
Whoever attempts to commit such offence shall be liable to the same punishment.
If such act is likely to endanger the life of the Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent, the offender, shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life.
Whoever makes preparations for committing an act of violence against the Queen or Her liberty, the Heir-apparent or His liberty, or the Regent or his/her liberty, or does any act to assist in keeping secret any intention to commit such offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of twelve to twenty years.
Section 111. Supporter of Offense
Whoever to be the supporter for committing any offence under Section 107 to Section 110 shall be punished in the same manner as the principal in such offence.
@@HiIAmGabeyou are not even Thai why you Care about Thailand? mind your own country
NO MORE DICTATORS!
Thai monarchy is richest monarchy in the world considers Thailand is a developing nation, but its wealth will not share with its poor citizens even though is sizeable, or helps the country's developments. And the corruptions within the palace cannot be touched by laws or anyone else.
The richest monarchy is the Sultanate of Brunei...and the Sultan is the richest monarch on earth. The Thai monarch maybe among the richest but still below the British King.
@@well9179 - google: Rank
1 Vajiralongkorn (Thai) $43 billion - $30 billion
2 Hassanal Bolkiah (Brunei) $28 billion - $20 billion
3 Salman of Saudi Arabia $18 billion
4 Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (died in 2022) $15.0 billion
Same as the British monarchy who own most of the land and wealth in the UK but not shared with its subjects. The British monarchy even influenced government policies so that it can pay a lot less taxes.
@@tedaspane1493 You're right.
@Ted Aspane
Since when Google has become the source of truth especially now in this heated political environment. I bet the British monarchy is worth a lot more and a lot more stealthy in hiding its way.
I, as a Thai citizen believe that Pita(Kao Klai Party) will be voted and form the government. And I strongly believe that he will move our society to the next level.
I am Thai, this is the Thai people teaching the military junta a lesson. But they have guns.
although Thai’s political situation is unfortunate, but they still managed to triumph in sport games like SEAG & Olympics 👍🏻
If the military government already has picked the Senate. They will stay in power.
126 seats in the Lower House shouldn’t be a problem with some pro groups, corruption and voter fraud.
You know the royalty is outdated
First question is why only military can be inside Senate & for what reason they can be upper house who has right to reject approved motion of lower house for policies drafted based on peoples interests
Simple answer: Coup.
Military forcefully took power, abolished the existing constitution, wrote up a new one, coerced the population into approving it or risk staying in the military regime without a constitution forever ( meanwhile kidnapping/arresting anyone who dared to oppose this military-written constitution), and voila: a new constitution supported by the majority of population, therefore it must be "democratic". Nevermind that it literally says 250 people hand picked by the Military Junta have as much right to vote as 50% of the country's population.
Because the current constitution was written when General Prayuth(current prime minister) was still a military junta leader. There was a constitutional referendum but it was dubious at best
The same situation as to why the USA has VETO power in the UNSC; the same reason why the UK has the Upper House, aka House of Lords, guaranteed to the royal families; the same reason why there are “Proportionate Representatives” in many European parliaments.
Can't wait to see another Thailand Coup in a few months
2-3years
I love Thailand 💕
Pita for PM of Thailand.
Whoever is elected as Thailand leader it doesn't matter as long as he or she sincerely and honestly serve the people and country well. I wish them the best.
Whoever becomes the newly elected government of Thailand, nothing much will change, except another group of self-servicing politicians scheming up new creative ideas to scam the nation's wealth in order to enrich themselves. Politics in Thailand is essentially a disguised form of business to enhance the politicians / financial supporters’ wealth. As for the Thai voters, they are, once again, Turkeys that regularly vote for Christmas.
I don't understand why foreign countries don't use EVM
Because they have less population & people doesn't want change because of insecurity of manipulation.
Harder to tamper with the results.
@@isomarulor LoL ballet system is easiest to temper they can replace in the midway don't have seen in the movies
because it's harder to make something sus.
Best Election in the history of Thailand!
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personally still believe in Pheu Thai Party as always
They still promise money. One party promises 10,000 baht in E-wallet. ANother proposes doubling of minimum wage. I am puzzled how they could allow politicians to give out money for voters with disregard to the economy. Because all the money will come from the governmental reserves not the politician's personal pockets.
Uncle Too TheBest❤
1:53, Oh wait, Jack Ma was former Thai PM?
lol
0:26 So your telling me that there is no election for senate and senate can just pick minorty party in lower house despite gain lower votes than majority party? How is that democratic bruh
Exactly, and for the Move Forward party to change the rule, they have to first form their own government. Otherwise, with the military in control like this, there's no other hope. We have to win within the wicked rules decided by the military dictatorship.
There's a reason the reformists are campaigning on the platform of pro democracy. If they are able to form a supermajority coalition (376 seats in this case), they'll most likely push for the rewrite of the constitution.
It’s not 😂
Something not right.Why give the Senate to be the king maker to decide who wins. Reformation is long overdue.
The third candidate is very handsome and charming!
Hope there is no external influence.
Everyone of this country is battling for the future for this country
More like battling for their own personal future rather than out of love for their nation.
Complicit or incompetent is not much of a choice. 😵💫
As an Indonesian i hope that the MFP party win and CONSISTENT WITH THEIR PROMISE. Because indonesia hasr condition with PSI. In the end they ended up become underbow of a more bigger party
Thaialnd masih demokratis ya?
If only when military men can begin to respect the outcome of a democratic process and people free choice in Thailand's political system, then freedom can be said to be for real in Thailand. This country has a long history of military coup toppling elected government whenever thing doesn't go in their favor, hopefully this time is a different story for Thailand despite the fact a military drafted unconstitutional supreme document constituted a large road block to a genuine democracy in Thailand. Sigh!
With the Thai politics within the international politics framework, the result reflects the key aim of foreign intervention, making Thailand an anti-China like the Taiwan province or anti-Russia like Ukraine.
โอวารุจแก้วบ๊อง
Thai citizens must move forward🧡🧡🧡🧡
OK, which one is being propped by the US of A?
Shinawatra. The most capitalist of the three.
Yes, THAT is the one to be terrified of.
กองทัพภาคที่3สายไหนพื้นที่ไหน
Do you really believe the old money will give in so easily. Somewhere in a month or two, they will find some incredible piece of evidence that claim the winner had committed a very grave sin, whether it is make up or not, it does not matter as long as it disqualify the winner.
It's time for change. Hope we can make positive change in politics if only politicians can really learn the lesson from the past. Be honest and sacrifice is the secret to the peaceful success. 😊🎉🎉🎉
So… which party besides the first one would be the one that could allow Thailand to be the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize LGBTQ marriage?
Every country that has done that ungodly sin is in fact in collapse today. Moral rot is the first step to societal breakdown, colapse, violence, and kllling, like in the evil US where 300+ ppl every day are senselessly murdered randomly, and 40% live in poverty and their banks are failing and the nation owes $5.5-million for every working person.
Simply speaking, Marriage equality Act has been continuously campaigned for by Move Forward Party. (the guy in Orange)
Realistically speaking, Move Forward Party has 0% chance of securing the majority in the lower house in this election due to deeply ingrained systematic corruption of Thai local politics. They need to partner with Pheu Thai (the lady in red) for a chance to successfully pass the bill. But Marriage Equality is not on Pheu Thai's primary agenda, and it would take years for it to become relevant enough to be brought up in congress again after it failed to be passed last time.
Move forward party
@@kawintipsintae5333 Yep, and if they win, we will be pulling out ALL our WD investment in TL and immediately firing 24K well paid employees there, forever.
Both pheu Thai and move forwards are promising to pass the 'equal marriage act'. They're polling first and second currently but Thai political polls aren't the most reliable
Down with dictators!
*Thailand hasn't been a democracy for a long time.*
It has always been an Autocracy political system as the nation is either ruled by an elected autocratic political leader, or by proxy political financiers, or by the Juntas.
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The translation of the Thai election party is just hilarious 😂
No Coup d'état 15th please
🙏Sawadikap. We wish u come to Asean Leader Summit at Labuan Bajo, Mr. PM.
Dr thailand di ktt asean ada yg hadir kok, tp terinformasi bukan perdana mentrinya, hanya wakil yg hadir krn sibuk utk pemilu
@@retnamutia7340 Udah tau. Makanya gw bilang "Mr. PM." Secara biar orang2 sipil ntar yg menang election. Tentu masih inget, ada coup de tat
I am rooting for Move Forward party ❤❤
mee too.
Same
Moving Forward Party is like a Democratic Party in 🇺🇲United States of America🇺🇲. I'm a Democrat. I'm from California, I lived in Thailand from 1975 to 1980 when I was 3 to 8 years old. War between Laos, North Vietnam and South Vietnam.
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สีแดง+สีเหลือ=แลมโบกินี่$เครื่องเจาะงานเสาไฟฟ้าส่องสว่าง3เฟรชที่ไหนให้ย้ายเสาไปไหน
Vote Wisely Thailand
Go with the orange !
Lets go Move Forward Party!
Move forward
ทำนายยากจริงตามข่าว😊
I’m all for move forward party 🧡🎊🇹🇭🇳🇴
Which one is the USA and the NED pushing?
โปรแกรมบี
lets be honest Thailand needs freedom, not a king who doesn't live in the country.
We need real democracy, I hate government from military.
Just from this video, Pita seems the best but what do I know?...
You're right. Phua Thai party had been overthrew for too many times and they seem failed to stop the loop. The military junta? Absolutely no, not the way democracy works (speaking from a Thai person)
PRAYUT NUMBER 1
Pita 🧡
It's predictable for me as the orange one (Moving forward party) will win the Election.
Pita & Move Forward Party are suitable to bring the country to the next level. 8 years of moving country backward under control current PM and military should be ended!!
They should register as foreign agents.
Thai people, dont be like nepal. Choose wise leaders
Nepal is failed country....long time ago...
I love my King Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤🙏
She can be but not him😂
Harmony is the foundation of wealth....all the best 💓💓🙏🙏
TIM Pita for Thailand P.M. 🧡
Wishing the country to succeed
Thailand, move forward! I believe in a future without the military and without the old billionaire dynasty. Young leaders, not old men should lead the way.
Swaddee khrap : i am indigenous Montagnard love Thailand 🇹🇭
Thailand please help Montagnard refugees they fled their homeland because they have no religious freedom
Khop khun khrap
The majority vote is with the public vote
Correction - Democracy does not need a "Majority" (>51%) vote to govern the nation; the political party that garners the most electoral votes, say 35%, could in theory form a coalition government with other political parties of less than 10% of the total electoral votes in order to reach above the 51% "majority" threshold in parliament. Case in point - Hillary Clinton easily won the popular votes (more than 51%) in 2016, but still lose the Presidential election to Donald Trump.
🍊🍊🍊Move forward party is the best choice.🍊🍊🍊
778ลงนายข้อมูลเด็จธนาคารโลก
Hoping and praying for a democratic and ultra progressive leader to better our country. We would be so much better than we currently are today if only we abolished our tyrannical monarchy and got rid of the corrupt prime minister
Gao Glai ftw.
so corruption corruption corruption, guess just dont have to be sexist now
Such a pity it always starts with great hope and always ends in great corruption .........
Rise Thailand!
Rise Pro-democracies! 🇹🇭🇵🇭
Thailand is dying under Chan ocha
เรดเลอเบอร์
as a thai i surpise china and other country concern about thai politically, let me ask you if you were to vote prime minister in my country, who you guy gonna vote?
Team Orange.