Thaksin Shinawatra is going on trial. And it seems that judicial process might be getting institutional and popular backing. That would be a very positive sign that Thailand is maturing into a sophisticated society and economy.
My experience with the judicial process a decade ago was not encouraging. And I doubt we’ll see a conviction. But the news that three of his lawyers were jailed last month by the Supreme Court for offering a cash bribe in a cake box is surprising. Perhaps the Thai judiciary is becoming a counterweight to military, police and political corruption is encouraging. Well done Thailand. Other maturing nations, especially in Asia, should move in this direction. Watch this space …
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