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This particular topic discusses Thailand's current state as it pertains to politics and civil society, and attempts to predict what will occur in Thailand's near future. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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the bust hit Asia, it hurt Thailand as well. As a result of that bust - and of modernization and globalization - Thailand has had to restructure itself, has had
to reinvent itself from a totalitarian monarchy into a monarchy that embraces democracy and global events. This paper will discuss how current developments in Thailand are likely to impact this
countrys future. During the 1990s, Thailand became exposed to two factors: globalization and increasing democratic rule as opposed to the militaristic rule
that most people had been used to (Pathmanand, 2001). This was especially brought forth by Thailands Constitution of 1997, which set out to help retool the political system in order
to reduce bureaucracy, make politicians more responsive to the people and to help reduce (if not eliminate) old monopolies in business and government (Pathmanand, 2001).
Even with the tools of democracy in place, however, the military still holds a great deal of political power, even though the military base has suffered erosion
since a student uprising in 1973 and through the following three decades (Pathmanand, 2001). In addition, emergence of new and so called "modern" political parties, as well as political awakening
of intellectuals, students and mass media, as well as laborers and farmers, have helped to undercut the militarys power (Pathmanand, 2001). As a result, when the military attempted to seize
power in 1991, members realized they could no longer put in place a full-blown military dictatorship, and so invited a civilian to serve as prime minister (Pathmanand, 2001). When a
general later on took over the premiership, the middle classes revolted in the street (Pathmanand, 2001). It has been the attitude of the Thai people, along with the Democrat Party
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