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Das thailändische Königtum: Stabilitätsanker und Legitimitätsreserve des politischen Systems
The Thai Monarchy: Pillar of Stability and Anchor of Legitimacy
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Abstract This article argues that the Thai Monarchy has developed into the most important political
institution of the country. It guarantees political stability and provides legitimacy in times
of crisis. The King also serves as agenda setter and veto-player in certain policy arenas.
The current politica... view more
This article argues that the Thai Monarchy has developed into the most important political
institution of the country. It guarantees political stability and provides legitimacy in times
of crisis. The King also serves as agenda setter and veto-player in certain policy arenas.
The current political crisis shows that the dominant role of the King also has negative
effects as political actors do not settle their conflicts without an active involvement of the
King. Democratic institutions find it hard to consolidate. The lacking democratic political
culture and growing legitimacy crisis demonstrate the weakness of the political system.... view less
Keywords
Thailand; constitutional monarchy; political stability; legitimacy; democratization; political crisis; political system
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Document language
German
Publication Year
2006
Page/Pages
p. 29-38
Journal
Südostasien aktuell : journal of current Southeast Asian affairs, 25 (2006) 3
ISSN
0722-8821
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works