Changing Of Political Guard In Thailand And Indonesia

Michael Montesano, Associate Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute | Erin Cook, Journalist for Southeast Asian Affairs

27-Aug-24 08:00

Changing Of Political Guard In Thailand And Indonesia

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Our neighbours, Thailand and Indonesia, are facing major political changes with a change in leadership. We discuss the dismissal of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and whether his replacement can manage the factions with insights from Michael Montesano of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. After which we turn to Indonesia where we analyse Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s legacy and what to expect from his successor, Prabowo Subianto with Erin Cook, journalist for Southeast Asian Affairs.

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Produced by: Natalie Tan, Wong Shou Ning, Jake Lim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning

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Tags: indonesia, thailand, leadership change, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, president joko widodo,

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