Is Thailand on the path to fresh political turmoil? | Inside Story
Thailand’s democracy has entered another phase.
In the past week, the Constitutional Court has dismissed the prime minister and ordered the dissolution of the main opposition party — which won last year’s election.
Both decisions come at a time when the economy is sluggish and many Thais are frustrated by the political process.
Thailand’s democracy has been fragile for decades — with governments overthrown by the generals who remain in overall control.
So what does this latest turmoil mean for the country?
Guests:
Kasit Piromya — Former foreign minister of Thailand and a board member of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights
Verapat Pariyawong — Legal and public policy adviser, and former special counsel to the deputy prime minister of Thailand
Sunai Phasuk — Senior researcher on Thailand at Human Rights Watch. He specialises in political, security and foreign policy analysis of Thailand
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