The Changes of Thai Political Parties After Implementing the Provisions on Political Parties of the Political Party Act, B.E. 2560

Abstract

This research aims to study problems, effects, and self-adjustment of Thai political parties after implementing the Provision on Political Parties from the Political Party Act, B.E. 2560. This is a qualitative research by studying through related documents. The research instrument is an interview with descriptive result analysis. The research result demonstrates that most political parties are facing problems in the lack of capital fund and members. The aforementioned problems have resulted in the complicated operating situations after a period of time especially while setting up the party and finding its members, which must be according to the Political Party Act. Therefore, both government and Election Commission of Thailand are advised to support the set-up of political parties and improve the Provision on Political Parties in order to facilitate the operation of political parties’ activities. Moreover, political parties should adjust themselves by building foundation from their members all over the country, as well as giving the opportunity to their members to participate in the operation of political parties’ activities.