| ID | 100578 |
| Title Proper | Thailand on the brink |
| Other Title Information | resurgent military, eroded democracy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Chambers, Paul |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Thailand's current partisan turmoil is paralleling growing authoritarianism and democratic decay. This article examines contemporary Thai civil-military relations, the state of armed forces unity, and potential outcomes. It argues that amid heightened political uncertainty and diminished democracy, the only surety today is an enhanced role for Thailand's armed forces. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 50, No. 5; Sep-Oct 2010: p.835-858 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol. 50, No. 5; Sep-Oct 2010: p.835-858 |
| Key Words | Military ; Armed Forces ; Democracy ; Civilian ; Control |