Fomicheva Elena

Thailand: Has the National Reconciliation been Achieved?

ЮГО-ВОСТОЧНАЯ АЗИЯ: АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ РАЗВИТИЯ, 2012, №18, 231-243

 
Annotation: Dr. E. Fomicheva in her paper “Thailand: Has the National Reconciliation been Achieved?” discusses the political situation in Thailand after parliamentary election and the victory of the parry of Taksin Shinawatra followers. The success of the main political task proclaimed by Yingluck Shinawatra’s government – namely achieving national reconciliation is considered. The author describes the political scene, accesses parliamentary and non parliamentary forces involved in the Thai politics including political parties, mass movements, and groups of influence. She finally comes to the conclusion that political instability in the country is fanned by social rift in the society as well as deep economic disproportions and is still far from overcome.

Keywords: THAILAND, POLITICAL SYSTEM, NATIONAL RECONCILIATION, POLITICAL PARTIES AND MOVEMENTS, YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA'S GOVERNMENT