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Thailand’s democracy is on shaky ground

Thailand’s democracy is on shaky ground

Since 1932, Thailand has been through 12 successful coups (as well as many more attempted ones) and multiple constitutions.

Thailand is facing yet another Groundhog Day. A prime minister was chosen by an elected parliament, only to be removed by a military coup or, as we saw last week, the Constitutional Court.

It’s damaging for the country’s international reputation and hurts the prospects of a financial recovery for South-East Asia’s second-largest economy.

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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/thailand-s-democracy-is-on-shaky-ground-20240821-p5k495