Author: Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer, International Studies, University of South Australia

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Thailand’s democracy has taken another hit, but it won’t halt the march toward a more progressive society

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After two tumultuous weeks in Thai politics, the country has a new prime minister and new opposition party in parliament. The sweeping changes have demonstrated yet again the power of the Constitutional Court over Thailand’s fragile democratic institutions. The political intrigue began on August 7 when the court dissolved the progressive Move Forward Party, the main opposition party in parliament following its surprising showing in the 2023 national elections. Two days later, the party reconstituted itself as the People’s Party and announced it would continue to lead the opposition. Then, on August 14, the Constitutional Court disqualified Prime Minister Srettha…

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