In the first of several interviews to gain greater depth in the structure and organization of the Thai state, we talk to Paul Chambers. Dr. Chambers is the author of several manuscripts and articles on civil-military relationships and democracy in Thailand.
In our conversation, we cover the relationship between the Thai monarchy and military, the attitudes of the state to the southern insurgency, and the organization of the military under the premiership of Prayut Chan-o-cha.
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