Essay On Economic Inequality In Thailand

In Thailand, economic inequality has long been a fact of life. It is a “general inequality of condition” that can be seen to influence all aspects of social, economic, and political life. Yet inequality has not always been associated with political activism. Following the 2006 military coup, however, there has been a deliberate and politicized linking of inequality and politics. The article explores a complex of political events – elections, coup, constitution, and the political ascent of Thaksin Shinawatra – that has given rise to a relatively recent politicization of economic and political inequalities, now invoked in street politics – a rhetoric developed amongst pro-Thaksin red shirts that challenged the status quo and generates conflict

As a result from the benefits of rapid economic growth to fall in hands of the elite, cherished these privileged treatments causing political structure that looks deprive and dominated by elite’s authoritarianism. Promoting capitalism and nurtured capitalist class and middle class. Meanwhile, limited the political rights. Economic growth reduces poverty, it 's true but inequalities remain high. So, even though the growth that gives benefits the majority but capitalist class and the alliance are the ones grab

Bell pointed out that a large amount of surplus transfer from the poor northeast region. Which the region is "underdeveloped". By the manufacturers are exploiting from the low wages and few returns agriculture. Poverty reduction doesn’t help reduce the income gap and pointed out that high inequality in Thailand. Inequality in Thailand is considered high when compared with the economies of other countries in Asia.

What is the reason for the inequalities existed for a long time?

The best answer is fine from state policies and the power of capital