Thailand elections 2019
Dissolution of Future Forward Party is a blow to democracy in Thailand
The Future Forward Party, the third largest in Thailand, was dissolved by the constitutional court on February 21. This is the latest measure against forces that have been opposing the military’s intervention in democracy in the country
Thai elections see a contest between entrenched junta and resurgent people
Over the past five years, the junta has put in place a constitution which consolidates its position in the governance. However, a series of protests and the emergence of a new political force indicates that resistance will continue to attempts by the military to maintain its power
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