a powerpoint on Thailand's government

3. Kingdom of
Thailand
Ash, GiGi, Sary, William, Zarhayda

4. Type of
Government +
Selection of
Leaders

5. Constitutional
Monarchy
• Republic
• 3 Branches of the Thai
Government System

6. 3 Branches of the
Thai Government:
Executive
• Prime Minister
• Cabinet of Thailand (Councils
of Ministers of Thailand) (35)
• Selection
• Parties – Prime Minister –
Representatives of the Executive
Branch

7. 3 Branches of the
Thai Government:
Legislative
• Bicameral
• House of Representatives (500)
• Senate (150)
• Parliament of Thailand
• Choosing representatives

8. 3 Branches of the
Thai Government:
Judicial
• The Courts of Justice
• The Administrative Courts
• The Constitutional Court
• Exams given out by King

9. Ways to Change
the Government

10. • The prime minister is voted
• father passes the throne
• No ordinary people

11. Rule of Law

12. Judiciary
• “Judicialization of Politics”
• Constitutional Court
• “Criminal Case Division for
Persons Holding Political
Positions”

13. Thaksin
• Policies to “Help” the Poor
• Electoral Frauds
• Exiled (2008)
• Corruption

15. Consent of the
Governed

27. Bibliography
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http://www.thailawforum.com/articles/briggsgov.html
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http://www.economist.com/node/21552621
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28. Bibliography
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17187559
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16500472
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2012 from http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/new-hope-in-thailands-peaceful-change-of-
government/2011/07/07/gIQAvpKk2H_story.html
 Daniel, Z. (2012, June 15). Thai PM defends crackdown on roits. Retrieved on April 25th, 2012 from
http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2011/s3244953.htm
 McCargo, D. (2011, January 13). Politics and the rule of Law in Thailand: Reflections on Prospects for the 2011
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 Klein, J. R. (n.d.). The Battle for Rule of Law in Thailand: The Constitutional Court of Thailand. Retrieved on April
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2004/thailand/thailand_downloads/ThaiUpdate_Klien_ConCourt%20Apr03.pdf
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 UPI. (2012, April 6). Thaksin, Yingluck allegedly met with rebels. Retrieved on April 2012 from
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85681333750075/
 Lefevre, A. S. (2012, April 11). Thaksin inches closer to return to Thailand. Retrieved on April 2012 from
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