Save time by listening to our audio articles as you multitaskIn Thailand the king, Maha Vajiralongkorn, is absolute, and conservatives like Mr Prayuth who rule in his name love the notion of “guided democracy”. No political figure can be allowed to challenge the authority of the monarch or the privileges of an establishment whose members thrive on favours, perks and status derived from their relationship to royal power.
The bickering has enveloped national-level politics. Mr Prayuth seized power with two generals of his generation, Prawit Wongsuwan, now the deputy prime minister, and Anupong Paochinda, the interior minister. Their relationship is under strain. Ambitious younger officers riding on Mr Prawit’s coat-tails are working hard to undermine Mr Prayuth. His influence in the army is waning now that he no longer commands it.
Even so, the aspirations of ordinary Thais may yet disrupt the elite’s machinations. Student-led protests in 2020 and 2021 that called for reform of the monarchy were suppressed. Yet resentment among the young towards the self-serving establishment runs high. Many Thais are angry about the government’s handling of the pandemic, which hammered tourism and led to the closure of tens of thousands of small businesses.
Seems this year isn't the best...
Thai people are not allowed to say what they think. Some comments can end you in prison.
The cruelty of Caligula, the depravity of Nero, the stupidity of Commodus and the megalomania of all 3.
Guided… LMAO 😂😅
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