The Role of Small Political Parties under the Constitution B. E. 2560

Abstract

This research is a qualitative research, collecting data from primary sources by means of in-depth interviews, together with research from academic papers. Various relevant publications. The following important issues were found: 1. Factors that cause small political parties according to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560, are the constituent allocation electoral system established in accordance with the provisions of Article 91of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 and Article 45 (Chapter 3 Rights and Freedoms) of the Thai people) in conjunction with the establishment of Thai political parties in accordance with the provisions of the aforementioned law. 2. The roles of small political parties according to the 2017 Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand found that there are 3 factors: (1) the role of small political parties in government formation; (2) the role of small political parties in the House of Representatives in the legislative process; and (3) the role of small political parties in supporting the stability of the government The voices of smaller political parties will be a key factor in helping the government through political crises. 3. Building power, limitations and success of small political parties In Thai society according to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560, the creation of power the limitations of small political parties were found to arise from being a coalition party.