Is Thailand a democracy?

Thailand is a relatively prosperous nation with strong banks, modern factories, flourishing tourism, a growing middle class and other typical markers of a successful democracy. Which is exactly what it lacks. read more

Until 22 May 2014 the politics of Thailand were conducted within the framework of a constitutional monarchy, whereby the prime minister is the head of government and a hereditary monarch is head of state. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislative branches. read more

Basically I believe Thai people have a poor understanding of democracy. Something that makes a Westernized nation like Thailand lost its step forward and paved way for militarism inside this nation. Another reason that makes Thailand has a bad record of testing with democracy was the result of Vietnam War. read more

The United States has urged the restoration of elected civilian government and return to democracy through elections. Thailand is a key U.S. security ally in Asia, and the country's stability and growth are important to the maintenance of peace in the region. read more

Thailand: A Democratic Failure and Its Lessons for the Middle East In this Markets and Democracy Brief, CFR’s Joshua Kurlantzick analyzes Thailand’s democratic failure and offers lessons from the Thai experience for new governments and reformers in the Middle East. read more