Central Role of Thailand's Internal Security Operations Command in the Post-Counter-insurgency Period

The power of the Thai military is exerted not only through its use of force but also by means of its socio-political arms. The Internal Security Operations Command represents a potent tool with which conservative elites can undermine and control electoral democracy and through which the military can maintain its power.

Puterea armatei thailandeze este exercitata nu numai prin utilizarea fortei sale, ci si prin intermediul armelor sale socio-politice. Comandamentul operatiunilor de securitate interna reprezinta un instrument puternic cu care elitele conservatoare pot submina si controla democratia electorala si prin care armata isi poate mentine puterea.