https://forsea.co/interview-paul-chambers-on-democracy-in-thailand/
Thailand commemorated the 10th anniversary of the deadly crackdowns against a red-shirted pro-democracy group right in the financial district of Bangkok, leaving close to 100 dead and more than 2,500 injured. Last week also coincided with the 6th anniversary of the military coup that tool place May 22, 2014, that ousted the elected government of Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of Thaksin.
Chambers discusses the problem with Thai democracy, the state of the Thai army, the direction of the social and political movements, and finally the future of Thailand at the helm of King Vajiralongkorn.
Video Sections:
Introduction
An assessment of Thailand’s democracy over the past ten years
What does democracy actually mean. How does Thailand measure up.
Overview: The picture of Thailand’s military
Thailand’s pro-democracy movements
The future: Is Thailand stuck in a vicious circle?
