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Mired in money politics

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Thailand sought to strengthen its democracy through a constitutional charter introduced in 1997, and three elections scheduled for 2000 will be held in line with new rules, though money is still important. The senate will be elected in Mar 2000, and its power will be increased. Previously it was unelected and had little power. A ban on campaigning could benefit those who can use party connections. The election commission may also suffer from underfunding.

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Forward into the past

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The military is continuing its stranglehold over democratic rule in Thailand, and the country's burgeoning economy is at stake as a result. The recent slaughter on the streets of Bangkok will set the country back years, but it may have set in motion the necessary outrage that will end military dominance.

Editorial

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Thailand licks its wounds

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Former Thai leader General Suchinda Kaprayoon resigned on May 24, 1992 in the face of widespread opposition to his brutal crackdown against pro-democracy demonstrators. The military's political power must be curtailed, so that the growth of genuinely democratic institutions can be encouraged.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Government, Resistance to, Government resistance, Suchinda Kraprayoon

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