Thailand in 2005: The Struggle for Democratic Consolidation
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Accession Number70345
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TitleThailand in 2005: The Struggle for Democratic Consolidation
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Material TypeSerial and Newspaper
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LanguageEnglish
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Journals/ NewspapersAsian Survey
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Page46, 1 (Jan./Feb. 2006) : 140-147
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Year2006
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SubjectsThaksin, elections, tsunami, government, terrorism, Thai political parties, parliament, Thai Democracy, foreign relations, economic development, Thailand, Malaysia, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala
Mentions the outcome of the Parliamentary elections in 2005, marked a significant step toward consolidation of democracy in Thailand. Covers the success of the Thai Rak Thai Party in attaining a large majority in the Parliament. Reveals the continuing crisis of insurgency in the South, related to the relationship with Malaysia and some issues on international relations. Gives a brief on economic develoments from a sharp decline in tourism after the Tsunami and a spike in oil prices
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