The house always wins: How the establishment finally came out on top in Thailand

[Coss]

A billionaire former owner of English soccer giants Manchester City who dominated politics in his homeland now watches his dynasty fade from inside prison.

Former policeman Thaksin Shinawatra reshaped Thailand’s politics. He served twice as the kingdom’s prime minister and commanded such a huge and loyal following that parties associated with him have won almost every election since 2001.

Now, Thaksin is behind bars and his political party just had its worst ever performance in general elections earlier this month that saw the conservative order he once challenged returning firmly to power for the first time in a quarter of a century.

Analysts say the result could mean more stability for modern day Thailand, which has had three prime ministers in as many years and a 20-year cycle of military coups, violent street protests and paralyzing political instability.

Much of that instability was triggered by the battle between Thaksin and his allies, versus Thailand’s conservative establishment, a small but powerful network of military, royalist, and business elites threatened by his populist policies.

It’s been a bruising fight for Thaksin, with his opponents unleashing military coups, legal challenges and the courts to undermine and even topple elected governments – including four Shinawatra premiers.... more at the LINK

 

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[Coss]

In related news,  Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today that the formation of the coalition government, comprising Bhumjaithai, Pheu Thai and 13 minor parties, which collectively command 291 votes in the House of Representatives, is complete.

 

...Smile everyone, we're going to make a lot of money now,  smile boys...

 

 

[Mekong]

The Dinosaurs will sell their own grannies to stay in power 

[bust]

How the fuck do you run a government consisting of 15 different parties

[Mekong]

3 hours ago, bust said:

How the fuck do you run a government consisting of 15 different parties

 

3 hours ago, bust said:

How the fuck do you run a government consisting of 15 different parties

You can’t, as I said the dinosaurs are doing everything they can to hold onto power and keep the people party out, even if it means getting into bed with your political enemies