Popular Post webfact 160956 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 Thailand’s Democracy Index for 2022 improved significantly over 2021, jumping 17 places to 55th out of 167 countries, according to Acting Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri, citing the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2022 Democracy Index. He said that the ranking was based on assessments of the electoral process and pluralism, functioning of the government, political participation, political culture and civil liberties. Thailand scored 7.42, 6.05, 8.33, 5.63 and 5.88 points respectively. On average, Thailand scored 6.67 points last year, compared to 6.04 points a year earlier. The latest index puts Thailand 4th among ASEAN countries, after Malaysia (40th on global index), the Philippines (52nd on global index) and Indonesia (54th on global index). Anucha said the fact that Thailand’s average increase by 0.63 shows that, in terms of improvement, it is a top performer globally, adding that the index represents tangible evidence of the government’s determination to develop democracy in Thailand and to respect divergent viewpoints. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-democracy-index-for-2022-jumps-to-55th-place-in-world-ranking/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kwilco 1774 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 As Thailand isn't a democracy, that is a bit of an oxymoron, 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jerno 2873 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 Based on not having an democratically elected government the past 8 years after an illegal coup and how a General named Pray-hoot subsequently changed the Constitution to guarantee his Premiership ensuring no way to oust him, and then trying to manipulate anything including the Courts to stay on indefinitely after years? Real democracy, right. 7 4 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer6969 5281 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 The re-painted the Democracy Monument. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 61567 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 (edited) This is rich. If you look at the true meaning of the words whitewashing, obfuscation, deflection and disinformation, this fits the bill perfectly. "tangible evidence of the government’s determination to develop democracy in Thailand and to respect divergent viewpoints". Really? So why is LM being used to lock up those who are critical of this administration? Why are protests being put down? Why, if this is anything approaching a democracy, are the goons so intolerant of dissent and opposing points of view? Edited February 5 by spidermike007 8 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Elkski 2705 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 Well no credibility for this ranking. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco 1774 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Probably a reflection of the downward change of the competitors rather than any change in Thailand 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 11115 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 They forgot to count the people who are in jail for section 112? they forgot the impact of protests with chemical watercanons?, Democracy in corruption??? I believe fake news, to feel good for the Government 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell 20483 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 Does this include the delay in announcing the results; the missing ballot boxes; the allegation of vote-buying; the multiple political parties all with no agendas other than to get rich; the politicians not turning up for work and jumping from one party to another? Oh and the army staging yet another coup? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Srikcir 16260 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 58 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: This is rich. If you look at the true meaning of the words whitewashing, obfuscation, deflection and disinformation, this fits the bill perfectly. "tangible evidence of the government’s determination to develop democracy in Thailand and to respect divergent viewpoints". Really? So why is LM being used to lock up those who are critical of this administration? Why are protests being put down? Why, if this is anything approaching a democracy, are the goons so intolerant of dissent and opposing points of view? Add Criminal Defamation that can be charged by the military and any government agency or official, public broadcasting mandatory self censorship, civilians tried in military courts, military monitoring of "Fake News" on all social media, repeated use of State of Emergency that by passes the Constitution. The list goes on that makes Russia look like a full democracy. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncltd1973 533 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 now I'm confused, do these studies look past the facades? scratch the surface and and Thailand bleeds something other than democracy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tarteso 6381 Posted February 6 Popular Post Share Posted February 6 In your dream Mr. Blah. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 61567 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 1 hour ago, Srikcir said: Add Criminal Defamation that can be charged by the military and any government agency or official, public broadcasting mandatory self censorship, civilians tried in military courts, military monitoring of "Fake News" on all social media, repeated use of State of Emergency that by passes the Constitution. The list goes on that makes Russia look like a full democracy. Spot on. This would make Prayuth a democratically elected leader, and the army a decent and half way noble organization, with some concern and regard for the common man. I think not. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 11115 Posted February 6 Popular Post Share Posted February 6 Forgot to mention the 250 MP's that were installed to protect the non democratic government... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegoniners 2191 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Still a long way to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwill 4370 Posted February 6 Popular Post Share Posted February 6 If Thailand is 55th I feel sorry for all those below them. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMojoRisin 512 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 46 minutes ago, brucegoniners said: Still a long way to go. For sure still a long way to go, however, it is abundantly clear that the weaker the grip on power of the military and elites, the greater the level of democracy in Thailand. Something for all those morons who carry on about Thaksin to take on board. Less military = more democracy = more freedom = less corruption Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming 6988 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 A democracy? Tell that to the student protesters that have all been locked up in the last two years because they rallied in order to expose the Junta government that then tried to legitimize themselves with faux elections, which was always weighted to reinstatement the Junta heads of state. Thailands democracy was stolen by Prayut. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead 11179 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 A post using an animated trolling meme has been removed. This is trolling, this is a discussion forum not a cartoon forum, nor is it Twitter or Line, if you disagree with a post then please either move on or discuss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 28128 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Lift carpet sweep vigorously replace carpet less filth visible but still there 🤔 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much 6885 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) Googled the rankings... #53 Colombia #54 Indonesia #55 Thailand #56 Hungary #57 Bulgaria (All categorised as Flawed democracies.) Edited February 6 by StayinThailand2much 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidneybear 87 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 You get the same thing regardless of which side you vote for in the UK, so what qualifies The Ecomomist to judge Thailand or anywhere else's democratic credentials? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy 17114 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Priceless! The best joke of the year so far and there have been so many with the 'Keystone Cops' and all the other TAT nonsense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritScot 712 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 2 hours ago, sidneybear said: You get the same thing regardless of which side you vote for in the UK, so what qualifies The Ecomomist to judge Thailand or anywhere else's democratic credentials? Why mention the uk? I think you will find that you get a vote in the uk that is counted and I'm sure you will see at the next general election how a party is punished by the electorate. The UK has a new party that could well upset the apple cart at the next election. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 8497 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) 9 hours ago, spidermike007 said: This is rich. If you look at the true meaning of the words whitewashing, obfuscation, deflection and disinformation, this fits the bill perfectly. "tangible evidence of the government’s determination to develop democracy in Thailand and to respect divergent viewpoints". Really? So why is LM being used to lock up those who are critical of this administration? Why are protests being put down? Why, if this is anything approaching a democracy, are the goons so intolerant of dissent and opposing points of view? All this above might be a perfect reflection of why such surveys and rankings are so moot and ridiculous. Nothing is real. As I think about it, defining democracy and experiencing the truer practice is a very rare item the world over. Edited February 6 by zzaa09 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 3408 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 "tangible evidence of the government’s determination to develop democracy in Thailand and to respect divergent viewpoints." so the more times you switch to a different party without a clear policy and the more public announcements you make about considering an election sometime in the future - the higher you get on the democracy hit parade??? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 3408 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 "The latest index puts Thailand 4th among ASEAN countries, after Malaysia (40th on global index), the Philippines (52nd on global index) and Indonesia (54th on global index)." and couldn't even beat the banana republic of the philippines, which has the son of an infamous dictator in control, who is in the process of beatifying his father's legacy by rewriting school text books, and without his diplomatic immunity, would be non grata in his US protectorate...... what a triumph. At least Thailand edged out Myanmar.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 8497 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 36 minutes ago, bangon04 said: "tangible evidence of the government’s determination to develop democracy in Thailand and to respect divergent viewpoints." so the more times you switch to a different party without a clear policy and the more public announcements you make about considering an election sometime in the future - the higher you get on the democracy hit parade??? As long you receive the proper and authoritarian blessings/approval... Mai phen rai. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion58 1873 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 15 hours ago, webfact said: He said that the ranking was based on assessments of the electoral process and pluralism, functioning of the government, political participation, political culture and civil liberties. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 He must be talking about some other Thailand that exists in a parallel universe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneking 1416 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 17 hours ago, kwilco said: As Thailand isn't a democracy, that is a bit of an oxymoron, Morons involved certainly, of whatever kind. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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