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    The political economy of a regime

    News, Suranand Vejjajiva, Published on 14/03/2018

    » The bottom-line performance of any government is measured by its success in managing the economy and putting money into its citizens' wallets. In Thailand, as long as the current ruling regime can deliver on the economic front, it can remain authoritarian and generally safe from mass uprisings against it.

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    Hawaii-gate shows regime dangers of 'perks'

    News, Suranand Vejjajiva, Published on 11/10/2016

    » Public attention has been riveted on the high-profile trip to Hawaii of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to attend the Asean–US Defence Informal Meeting although those involved have made a massive attempt to downplay it.

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    Back to the future in our political models

    News, Suranand Vejjajiva, Published on 06/09/2016

    » T wo political models are presently being cited by supporters of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as vehicles for his continuation as premier after the general election of 2017. One is the so-called "Prem Model", a reference to the era of Gen Prem Tinsulanonda who was prime minister between 1980 to 1988. The other is the setting up of a military-backed political party to become the core in the formation of the next government.

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    Economic equality for all depends on an open society

    News, Suranand Vejjajiva, Published on 19/11/2014

    » As students of political economy, we are taught to consider the political perspectives of the environment and how that constitutes the economy of a nation. This is because no matter what economists analyse, plan and predict, the ultimate decisions are made by humans — and humans are political animals. Humans base their decisions on self-interests and interactions with others to drive those interests to the fullest.

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