During an extended mourning period when political activity is discouraged, the military is moving skillfully to keep its grip on power.
Efforts to instill democracy in Thailand have been defeated time after time, the main reason lying in the military government’s mastery of power. The people of Thailand should immediately demand that the junta give way to the people, because the power of the military comes not from democracy, but from guns. At the same time, comprehensive constitutional reform must be undertaken to move Thailand toward the ideal of One World under One Set of Laws. International law should take precedence over domestic law, and a modified semi-presidential system incorporating a parliamentary cabinet, plus popular election of the four heads of branches in alternate years must all be adopted.
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