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Thailand's familiar aspirations

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The new six-party coalition government likely to be established in Thailand following the general election on Nov 17, 1996, will at least be an improvement on the outgoing administration, headed by the Chart Thai party of Banharn Silpa-archa. Many people are willing to give the new administration, headed by General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh and his New Aspiration Party, a chance to show whether it is capable of governing the country. Chavalit has promised a more respectable cabinet than the previous government, but reducing the number of cabinet seats available will force him to find other ways of rewarding loyalty.

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Reaching for the moon: Thailand

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Chavalit is resorting to threats to preserve his struggling government, which has been plagued by corruption and ineptitude. He is threatening to dissolve the parliament if he is ousted and force Thailand to undergo a costly election campaign.

Prime ministers

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Third time luckier?

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Senate elections are likely to be held in Thailand for the third time following allegations of corruption and vote-buying in previous elections. The impact of this decision is examined further.

Political correctness

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