Rule of law - lesson from Thailand

The popularly elected government of Thailand, led by supporters of Thatsin Sinawatra. was deposed by street rallies, culminating in the disruption and closure of Bangkok Airport, conducted by the yellow shirted followers of the Democratic Party.

The new government was formed by the Democratic Party with some defections from the previous ruling party.

The red-shirt followers of Thatsin now follow the example of using street rallies and public disorder to cause chaos in Thailand during the recent Asean Summit.

Chaos will come to a society where the rule of law is not respected. I hope that democratic institutions, and the will of the people, are respected.