As Thailand appears increasingly unstable , here are three critical flashpoints to be aware of that could lead the country into a crisis : the crackdown and suppression of political activity of critics and opposition leaders , and draconian measures of the junta , especially after the coup that saw the judicial removal of the prime minister , threaten to create social unrest ; economic inefficiency including a lack of structural economic reforms and infrastructure development ; and the inevitable death of the king who is old and in poor health , and whose successor will have a dramatic impact on the political situation .
As Thailand appears increasingly unstable, here are three critical flashpoints to be aware of that could push the country into a crisis: the crackdown and restriction of political activity of critics and opposition leaders, and draconian measures of the junta, installed after the coup that saw the judicial removal of the prime minister, threaten to create social unrest; economic inefficiency including a lack of structural economic reforms and infrastructure investment; and the inevitable death of the king who is old and in poor health, and whose successor will have a dramatic impact on the political landscape.