Paradigm of Thai Political Ideology
คำสำคัญ:
Thai Politics, Political Paradigm, Vote Buying, Populist Policies, Stable Political Stancesบทคัดย่อ
Understanding the Thai Political Ideology Paradigm offers important insights into how political power and governance have changed over time in Thailand. Future political tactics and reforms aimed at fostering a more stable and equitable political environment are informed by this understanding. Thus, this paper aims to study the Paradigm of Thai Political Ideology. This paper is documentary research and uses content analysis. The results found that the Paradigm of Thai political ideology was divided into 3 eras (1) The Era of Vote Buying; Vote-buying is a prominent period in Thailand's recent political history due to the widespread electoral practices that involved exchanging goods, money, or favors for votes. This era of patronage politics, in which elections are used to maintain the hold of political elites on power, emphasizes the impact of long-standing power structures and elite interests. (2) The Era of Populist Policies; Thailand went through a period of populist policies after the Asian Financial Crisis 1997, which resulted in a significant shift in the country's political landscape. Measures like cash handouts, subsidized healthcare, and agricultural subsidies were used by populists to address socioeconomic grievances to reduce economic inequality and win over underprivileged populations. And (3) The Era of Stable Political Stances; Thailand's recent political positions are stable, changing from their previous volatility. The concentration of power around established political personalities and institutions indicates a greater degree of stability and continuity in governance. To foster an environment that promotes prosperity and sustainable development, political leaders have concentrated on pressing socioeconomic issues, national security, and institutional stability. In conclusion, there are three distinct eras of Thai political ideology: the Era of Vote Buying, which is characterized by electoral manipulation and patronage politics; the Era of Populist Policies, which is characterized by policies aimed at resolving socioeconomic grievances following the 1997 financial crisis; and the Era of Stable Political Stances, which denotes a shift toward continuity and stability in governance.
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