THAILAND: Political instability one year after military coup

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Updated September 18, 2007 20:12:05

One year since Thailand's military seized power in a bloodless coup, even coup supporters concede that the military junta have not restored political stability. A new constitution and elections set for December the 23rd may not be enough to end the stalemate.

Presenter: Joanna McCarthy
Speakers: Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak, political scientist from Chulalongkorn University

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