Parliamentary dictatorship in action
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Budget spending proposed by the executive branch via the American president can be frustrated by the legislature (Congress). Our own legislature - which is controlled by, and not separated from, the government - can become dictatorial and ignore any pendi
The final sanction on this arrogance rests with voters, who can only revolt after the event.
Under the model of the separation of the powers of the legislature, executive and judiciary, the government’s current charter-amendment bill would not have seen the light of day, never mind being sent for royal approval.
Songdej Praditsmanont
Bangkok
