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Politik & Regierung in Thailand

Politisches System, Stabilitätsindikatoren und demokratische Institutionen

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Thailand's constitutional monarchy faces ongoing instability with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul leading a minority coalition of Bhumjaithai and People's Party since September 2025, following court removals of prior Pheu Thai leaders. A general election is set for February 2026, focusing on economic policies amid calls for constitutional reform. Military influence persists through appointed Senate and judicial interventions.

Politische Stabilität

Schlecht

Korruptionsindex

Unterdurchschnittlich

Demokratieindex

Moderat

Regierungsform

Constitutional monarchy

Rechtssystem

Civil law system

Staatsoberhaupt

King Maha Vajiralongkorn(since 2016)

Regierungschef

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul(Bhumjaithai Party)since 2025

Politische Indikatoren

Politische Stabilität
0.12Rang #140

Skala: 0-1

Unstable

World Bank (2024)

Korruptionsindex
35Rang #101

Skala: 0-100

Transparency International (2024)

Pressefreiheit
32.8Rang #87

Skala: 0-100

Reporters Without Borders (2024)

Demokratieindex
6.35Rang #53

Skala: 0-10

Flawed Democracy

Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)

Legislative

Typ:bicameral
Oberhaus:Senate (250 Sitze)
Unterhaus:House of Representatives (500 Sitze)

Wichtige politische Parteien

Bhumjaithai Party(BJT)

Conservative

71 Sitze
Pheu Thai Party(PT)

Populist

141 Sitze
People's Party(PP)

Progressive

143 Sitze

Wahlrecht

Thai citizens aged 18 and over have full voting rights in national and local elections.

Aktuelle Entwicklungen

  • Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on August 29, 2025
  • Anutin Charnvirakul of Bhumjaithai Party became Prime Minister in early September 2025 with People's Party support
  • Coalition agreement mandates House dissolution within four months and constitutional amendment process
  • General election scheduled for February 8, 2026 alongside constitutional referendum
Wahlalter18
WahlrechtUniversal
Verfassung2017
Provinces76