<p>The launch of the fourth edition of Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit&rsquo;s seminal book: &lsquo;A History of Thailand&rsquo;, now featuring a brand new final chapter covering the turbulent period from the 2005 elections to the youth protests of 2021, has driven discussion about the importance of reading history and what Thailand means to people today.</p>

<p>A maximum 8-year term limit for the Prime Ministership as stipulated in the 2017 Constitution has become a potential political landmine for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. As the answer is remained to be seen, the speculations emerged as laws are interpreted differently.</p>