Tightrope walking

The arguments of the new government in Thailand about the need for a new constitution are indeed valid, arguing that a new constitution is needed to truly heal the wounds caused by the military coup and to ensure democracy in the country.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin

In fact, this plan contains many risks and uncertainties for the newly formed government in Thailand. The current Constitution is essentially a product of the military government of former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. It ensures that the military in Thailand still has a very decisive role, position and influence of power even in the case of no longer directly holding power or only participating in the regency as at present. This constitutional change will certainly be seen by the military in Thailand as a challenge, even a declaration of war in name.

Historical experience in Thailand has shown that a military coup can happen at any time. The results of the recent parliamentary elections have reflected the popular sentiment in Thailand that they do not support a military coup to overthrow the elected civilian government. The military in Thailand will wait to see the specific content of the new constitution before deciding on a course of action. The Thai government must have known that if it chose to walk on a tightrope, it would have to accept the risks and dangers.

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