This time, perhaps for the first time, those seeking a more transparent democratic process in the kingdom, among other significant reforms, also have the technological advantage. For all the 36 billion baht submarine deals struck by the navy, neither the armed forces nor those currently nervously pacing the corridors of power can match the present protest movement's mastery of social media and communications technology. With growing levels of support for the protest movement, no amount of "smart" city proposals can hide the need for the behemoths of Thai society and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's government to become smarter themselves. The world has changed and Thailand is lucky enough to have a generation that is ahead of the curve in many respects. In other words, it's time for the government to realise that the kids really are alright.

Source: Bangkok Post October 24, 2020 22:07 UTC