Will fewer political parties mean less democracy?

Political parties are not organs of the state nor bureaucratic entities, and thus should be allowed to organise themselves as they see fit, subject to very general guidelines. The parties should reflect the wishes of their members, not a government committee.
I can only suspect an ulterior motive in the high-level involvement of the current appointed bodies.
Samui Bodoh
On the other hand it does not seem to be unreasonable that a certain level of legality, organisation, etc, be required of parties by the state. If that qualifies as an ulterior motive, no problem.
hansnl
What is the point of holding elections in Thailand? The Army will kick out any government that they don’t approve of. A complete waste of time and money.
Dbrenn
Not a complete waste. Elections give the appearance of a democracy to the rest of the world. That’s why it’s so annoying when those nasty politicians aren’t sufficiently subservient to the Army while “in power” – it forces the mask to slip for a few years.
Still, the new constitution should sort all that.
JonnyF
Still too many parties for the good general’s liking. How can he get it down to just one party running?
williamgeorgeallen
We are lucky to have the junta in control and Khun Prayut Chan-o- cha at the helm. No more unrest, fighting and bickering, no roadblocks, airport is always open. 
steven100
Perhaps that’s because his mates were creating the roadblocks, unrest, closing of airports, bickering and stamping their feet. 
And will continue to do so after every election. 
Because they cannot win fairly. 
greenchair
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