Comparative Study of Political Struggles between Rak Chiang Mai 51 and New Generation Groups in Chiang Mai Province During 2008 - 2021

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) Comparing political context leading to differently political struggle tactics and political claims between Rak Chiang Mai 51group and the New Generation group ; Wilar party and Prachakom morcho 2) Researching the reason leading to differently political struggle tactics and political claims between Rak Chiang Mai 51 group and the New Generation group ; Wilar party and Prachakom morcho. Using qualitative research via documentary research and in-depth interview with 16 key informants with Open Ended questionnaire

This research article discovered that 1) the level of openness in the institutionally political context under Thai Constitution 2007 and Thai Constitution 2017 including  awareness of Arnon Nampa’s speech demanding the reform of monarchy. Those factor lead to differently political claims. At the same time, non institutionally political context including the Personalities of political struggle group leader, Financial support from political elites and Experiences from political protest in the past 2) Rak Chiang Mai 51 group prefer confrontation method and attending the long - term protest which organized by Red Shirt group in Bangkok because of group leader’s personality, Success of long - term protest in October 14, 1973 uprising and Black may 1992 and confidence that Pheu Thai Party’s victory on upcoming election. While Wilar party and Prachakom morcho prefer struggle via Flashmob and Non violent method only in Chiang Mai province to gain righteousness and avoiding suppression from security force.