Essays about: "Democracy Thailand"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Democracy Thailand.

  1. 1. Thailand’s Positive Transformation amidst Failed Political Consolidation: The historical struggle for democracy and its impact on economic development since 1970

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : June Thalin Worm Gibba; [2022]
    Keywords : [Thailand] [democracy] [economic development] [violence] [politics] [authoritarianism]; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : By utilising a narrative analysis, this qualitative study takes a historical perspective on the impact of political unrest and political violence on Thailand’s economic development from 1970 to 2020. The study identifies the key state actors in Thailand’s political sphere as well as their relation to each other. READ MORE

  3. 2. Emergency Powers & Human Rights: Shield or Sword? Analysing the emergency powers paradox in a Southeast Asian context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Paola Zuleta; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The state of emergency – the governmental provision of imposing exceptional powers applicable to emergencies – is a characteristic shared by a majority of national governments. The possibility to invoke emergency provisions, albeit necessary, is inherently vulnerable to abuse. READ MORE

  4. 3. Democratic Consolidation : Thailand’s attempt at democracy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Oliver Andersson; [2019]
    Keywords : Thailand; Democratic Consolidation; Coup d’état; Democracy;

    Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the process of democratic consolidation in Thailand between 1997-2006.  The country’s consolidation of democracy has been hampered by continuous cycle of coup d’états which throughout history have halted the overall process of democratization. READ MORE

  5. 4. Military Coups in Thailand: The Strategic Arguments to Justify a Democratic Setback.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lipikar Narayaem Lindman; [2017]
    Keywords : Thailand; Military; Coup;

    Abstract : One of the military establishments that have gained considerable power and autonomy, and it is out of reach of civilian control, is the Royal Thai Army (RTA). In Thailand, coups have become the norm for change of political leadership and government, and has evolved in a cyclical pattern – starting with a coup, followed by an election and a short period of open politics, before a crisis leading to another coup. READ MORE

  6. 5. Migration and Political Engagement in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : David Sims; [2015]
    Keywords : urbanism; education; vote-buying; democracy; demonstrations; politics; migration; Isan; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis describes how the migration of people from Isan, the northeastern region of Thailand to Bangkok have allowed them to ‘learn the rules of the [political] game’ (Bourdieu, 1990), and make increasingly vociferous political claims. The thesis describes the political diversity, and the political impacts of migration found within Ubon Ratchathani province, in Village Ban, Amphoe Mueang, and among current migrants from there who are living in Bangkok. READ MORE