Thailand in 2005: The Struggle for Democratic Consolidation

Thailand in 2005: The Struggle for Democratic Consolidation

Peaceful transition of administration through new elections and an elected majority government marked a significant step toward consolidation of democracy in Thailand. An otherwise positive picture was clouded by continuing insurgency in the south. Thailand appears to have weathered economic shocks...

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Veröffentlicht in:Asian survey 2006-02, Vol.46 (1), p.140-147
1. Verfasser: Albritton, Robert B.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acquittals & mistrials
Borders
Democracy
Democratization
Economic Conditions
Economic shock
Economics
Elections
Government
Insurgency
International Relations
Malaysia
Members of Parliament
Muslims
Parliamentary elections
Parliamentary system
Parliaments
Political elections
Political parties
Politics
Prices
Prime ministers
Rebellions
Territorial issues
Thailand
Tourism
Tsunamis
Villages
Voting
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Zusammenfassung:Peaceful transition of administration through new elections and an elected majority government marked a significant step toward consolidation of democracy in Thailand. An otherwise positive picture was clouded by continuing insurgency in the south. Thailand appears to have weathered economic shocks from a sharp decline in tourism and a spike in oil prices, but relations with Malaysia concerning cross-border issues associated with the southern insurgency are strained.
ISSN:0004-4687
1533-838X
DOI:10.1525/as.2006.46.1.140