Online panel discussion
Thai-Barometer: Where does the Thai Party System go?

Panelists discussing about the Thai Party System

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The discussion took place against the backdrop of the parliamentary debate on the new election act following the amendment of the constitution which will likely abolish the so-called Mixed-member Proportional Representation (MMP) and turned Thailand back to the combination of party list seats and constituency seats (100 : 400) in the house of representatives.  Moreover, this colossal turn of the Thai political party system comes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic's socioeconomic consequences, as well as the country's declining social trust and a slow burning crisis of identity.

The panelists include some of the greatest minds in Thai politics, namely:

• Abhisit Vejjajiva, Former Prime Minister of Thailand and Former Leader of the Democrat Party
• Assoc. Prof. Dr., Bhokin Bhalakula, Chairman of the Strategy Committee on Driving Country Forward of Thai Sang Thai party and former President of the Thai Parliament
• Nikorn Chamnong, Member of the House of Representatives, Director of the Chartthaipattana Party and Former Deputy Minister of Transport
• Assoc. Prof., Somchai Srisuttiyakorn, Director of the Institute for Politics and Elections Research at Rangsit University and former Election Commissioner of Thailand
• Sutin Klungsang, Member of the House of Representatives, Deputy Leader of the Phuethai Party and Chief Opposition Whip