Tag: Thai Politics
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Abhisit’s Clean Politics Faces Formidable Odds in Thailand’s Cut-Throat Arena
Introduction: A principled recalibration in Thailand’s oldest party When former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stepped back into the Thai political ring to lead the Democrat Party (DP) on October 18, supporters and critics alike debated not just strategy, but the broader idea of “clean politics” as a potential game changer. The Democrat Party, the oldest…
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Abhisit’s Clean Politics Faces Formidable Odds in Thailand’s Harsh Political Arena
Introduction: A Return to a Barbed Political Battlefield The comeback of former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to lead the Democrat Party (DP) on 18 October has been billed as a refreshing infusion of steady leadership in Thailand’s oldest political brand. Yet the road ahead is fraught with challenges that could test whether a temperament rooted…
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Abhisit’s Clean Politics Faces Formidable Odds in Thailand’s Cut-Throat Political Arena
Introduction: A principled return in a polarized landscape When former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stepped back into Thailand’s political arena on 18 October to lead the Democrat Party (DP), the scene was set for a high-stakes test of what the party coin has often claimed—clean politics. In a country where populism, patronage, and fiery media…
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Thaksin Shinawatra’s Imprisonment: A Tumultuous Political Journey
The Rise and Fall of Thaksin Shinawatra Thaksin Shinawatra, a prominent figure in Thai politics, has had a career filled with contrasts and controversies. Once hailed as a transformative leader who brought significant economic changes to Thailand, his legacy has been marred by allegations of corruption and abuse of power. The recent development of his…