https://internationalviewpoint.org/ International Viewpoint, the monthly English-language magazine of the Fourth International, is a window to radical alternatives world-wide, carrying reports, analysis and debates from all corners of the globe. Correspondents in over 50 countries report on popular struggles, and the debates that are shaping the left of tomorrow. en SPIP - www.spip.net https://internationalviewpoint.org/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH25/siteon0-da713.png?1745245334 https://internationalviewpoint.org/ 25 144 https://internationalviewpoint.org/Thai-elections-without-democracy https://internationalviewpoint.org/Thai-elections-without-democracy 2023-07-21T07:41:22Z text/html en Thitinan Pongsudhirak Thailand <p>Although it may come across as dramatic and unprecedented, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's ordeal in trying to take office as prime minister after winning the May 14 election is par for the course in Thai politics over the past two decades. <br class='autobr' /> Every time a party wins convincingly at the polls and its leader appears charismatic and capable, conservative forces push back resolutely to stymie and negate the election outcome. At issue in view of Mr Pita's case is thus whether (…)</p> - <a href="https://internationalviewpoint.org/-IV582-July-2023-" rel="directory">IV582 - July 2023</a> / <a href="https://internationalviewpoint.org/+-Thailand-+" rel="tag">Thailand</a>