Thailand in 2006 : Retreat to military rule

The year began with a prime minister elected with the largest margin of victory in Thai history. The year ended with the prime minister in exile , the military in power, and according to polls, most people satisfied with the coup. The coup marked a setback for democracy and for all major political institutions.

Subjects

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Political corruption
• Thaksin Shinawatra

Details

• From
  Asian Survey, Jan./Feb.2007,, 133-140
• Language
  English