# Episode 12: Thailand of Coups and Constitutions

An episode of [Matter File](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1522569153), 6 Sep 2020, 34 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WIZ7327212432.mp3

This episode looks at the contemporary history of Thailand. Starting in the early 20th Century, we trace the origins of their constitutional monarchy, chronicling the constant constitutional turnover. The episode looks that Thailand's political volatility across the 20th century, assessing the role of the military, student bodies and Thai royal palace. It finally looks at the 2020 protests against their current administration as well as the Pattani movement in the south of Thailand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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