INTS 2701 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Anand Panyarachun, Thaksin Shinawatra, Bicameralism
25 May 2017
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Generally, cmr characterized by numerous military coups and constant efforts to increase military has tried to regain its historic control. 1935-1946 rama viii (10 when he obtained power) Phibul- usurped power during wwii (military dictatorship ended in 1945), returned in 1947. 1932-1944: siamese revolution led to end of absolute monarchy. 1944-1947: lowest point of military dominance as wwii ends and phibul forced to resign. Military generally holds more influence over elite recruitment. Liberalization of 1980s- became more balanced ease civilian control. Constantly, more recently the as the fascist phibul had power. ign. When civilian- pm appoints retired military personnel- increased cooperation of cmr. Constant battle for control between military and civilians. Communist suppression operation command (1965) ----> internal security operation com. Isoc- 1983- army chief as control further reduces civilian control. Pre 1988: organized based on the authoritarian regime. Requires retirement of armed forces individuals at age 60 (wanted to reduce possibility of powe.
