In
2014 the military overthrew the government over corruption. The
military leader says that eventually after
a constitution is written (making it the 21st
Constitution that Thailand has had) a new democracy will be
established. Once the new democracy is established civil rights will
flourish but until then keep your mouth shut.
To
that end Gen
Prayut Chan-o-cha (The junta leader) is bringing critics in for an
attitude adjustment. What I am interested in is how much push back
westerners will receive. Thai culture is very interested in the west
and western standards of beauty are very strong among the people. I
wonder how much that will change if the junta leader manages to get a
greater control over the media and can tear down well-known and
important foreigners.
Joceline
Hernandez
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