DirectDemocracyS

Direct democracy, collective ownership, and collective leadership.

Political, economic, financial, and social plans.

For Thailand

Analyze the crisis · Criticize the system · Propose solutions

Developed by DirectDemocracyS (DDS)

The new world political system · www.directdemocracys.org

May 2026

Introduction — Why Thailand urgently needs change.

"All power belongs to the people. The wealth of the nation must belong to the people."

"And decisions for the future of the country must come from the people — not the elite, not the patronage system, and not the military."

— The fundamental principles of DirectDemocracyS

Thailand in 2026 stands at the most significant turning point in contemporary history. After four prime ministers in three years, a political crisis has dragged down the economy, income inequality has widened year after year, and hidden power networks plaguing the Thai democracy — the Thai people deserve a truly new choice.

This document is not empty promises from politicians, but a complete, concrete, and logically proven plan based on the fundamental principles of DirectDemocracyS (DDS) — a new system of global governance centered on collective ownership (proprietà collettiva) and collective leadership (leadership condivisa).

 

Part 1 — Analysis of the Current Situation

1.1 Political Crisis: Democracy Held Hostage

The general election on February 8, 2026, resulted in a victory for the Bhumjaithai Party, securing 193 seats in the House of Representatives, and Anutin Charnvirakul becoming the 32nd Prime Minister, continuing his tenure in the previous interim government. However, this apparent 'stability' was merely an illusion concealing deep-seated structural conflicts.

A sequence of events revealing the system failure.

year	event	effect
2023	The Move Forward Party won the election.	A military-appointed senate is blocking the formation of a government — the will of the people is being undermined.
2024	The Constitutional Court has dismissed Ms. Paetongtarn.	An elected prime minister is removed through legal processes, not through the votes of the people.
June–August 2025	Cambodian border crisis + telephone line leak.	Government coalition withdraws → Constitutional Court removes Prime Minister again → Legislative chaos.
December 2025	Dissolve parliament	The announcement of new elections has described parliament as 'paralyzed' — national interests are hanging in the balance.
February 2026	Bhumjaithai Party won 193 seats.	The victory of the conservatives was driven by nationalism, rural patronage networks, and institutional manipulation.

The true power structure: A state within a state (Deep State).

Thai democracy exists within a 'state within a state,' composed of a tight alliance between the monarchy, the military, the judiciary, and high-ranking bureaucrats—a power group capable of disciplining elected politicians and suppressing mass movements at any time.

• The military: has seized power 13 times in modern history and still wields influence in every key ministry.
• Judiciary: The Constitutional Court has repeatedly removed elected prime ministers from office.
• The 2017 Constitution, drafted by the military junta, establishes a Senate of 250 appointed members to block progressive policies.
• Patronage Networks: Bhumjaithai Party uses government budgets, infrastructure, and public sector contracts as tools to garner votes.
• The lese majeste law (Article 112): Silences critics of the regime; maximum prison sentence of 15 years per count.

People's Party: A Suppressed Reform Voice

The People's Party, which inherited the ideology of the dissolved Move Forward Party, received the highest number of votes in urban areas and among young people, but was systematically obstructed: the National Anti-Corruption Commission filed cases against 44 party members in the Supreme Court — a clear case of political persecution demonstrating that elections in Thailand are not truly fair.

1.2 Economic Crisis: Stagnant Growth and Accumulating Debt

The Thai economy is experiencing continued weak growth, its weakest performance in three decades, according to data from the OECD and the Bank of Thailand.

Indicators	Current figures	Impact on the public.
GDP growth rate in 2025	2.0%	Lowest in ASEAN, inflation erodes people's incomes.
GDP forecast for 2026.	1.5%	Investment contracted, especially after the 19% import tariff in the United States.
Household debt to GDP	~91%	The highest in Asia: Families have no savings to cope with the crisis.
Inflation rate	Low in formality, but high in real life.	The cost of living has increased, especially in terms of energy and food.
The number of people living in poverty (below the national poverty line).	3.4 million people	The increase is contrary to the post-COVID recovery.
US import tariffs	19%	This affects the export sectors of electronics, automotive, and clothing.

Long-term structural problems

• The Middle Income Trap: Thailand has yet to escape this zone, despite decades of development.
• Over-reliance on tourism: The tourism sector accounts for ~12% of GDP but is vulnerable to external crises.
• Agricultural sector remains impoverished: Farmers and agricultural workers remain poor, with land concentrated in the hands of large corporations.
• The informal economy: Over 55% of the workforce is outside the social security system, lacking protection.
• Aging Population: The proportion of elderly people is increasing rapidly, while the pension system is weak.
• Energy Crisis 2026: Soaring oil prices following conflicts in the Middle East directly impact low-income earners.

1.3 Social Crisis: A 'Fractured' Society

A recent Ipsos Thailand survey (May 2026) reveals a shocking picture: the number one concern for Thais is 'financial and political corruption' (50%), followed by 'poverty and inequality' (42%). Prior to that, in 2025, 66% of people stated that 'Thai society is fragmented' and 60% viewed the country as 'declinering'.

A significant social rift.

• Rich-poor: 84% of Thais believe there is a significant conflict between the rich and the poor.
• Older generation vs. younger generation: 76% perceive conflict between the older and younger generations.
• Conservative vs. Progressive: 73% perceive an ideological conflict between conservative and progressive groups.
• Urban-rural: Urban voters support the People's Party, while rural voters are dominated by a patronage system.
• Southern Thailand: The insurgency in the three southern border provinces (Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat) remains unresolved.

Specific problems that have not yet been resolved.

• Education: The quality of education is below international standards, lacking genuine education in civics and democracy.
• Public health: Despite having a universal health coverage system, the quality of service still disparities between urban and rural areas.
• Labor: Minimum wages do not reflect the actual cost of living; informal workers lack protection.
• Environment: Air pollution in Chiang Mai, deforestation, and increased flooding/drought severity due to climate change.
• Organized crime: Human trafficking, drug trafficking, and online fraud crossing borders from Myanmar.

1.4 Financial Crisis: A System That Doesn't Serve the People

• Wealth concentration: The top 1% of capital groups own more than 67% of the country's total wealth.
• The tax system is unfair: The effective tax rates for large corporations are lower than they should be, due to legal loopholes.
• Budget stalled: Political crisis delays $117 billion 2026 budget, impacting welfare programs.
• Crony Capitalism: Government contracts go to companies with political ties.
• State-owned banks: are being used as political tools, not for the true public good.

 

Part 2 — A frank critique of the system.

2.1 What is 'Thai-style' democracy?

Research identifies nine structural problems associated with "Thai-style democracy":

(1) Military influence in politics (2) Politics is decided by the judiciary (3) Political parties are weak

(4) Patronage and corruption (5) Divisive civil society (6) Frequent changes in the constitution

(7) Lack of civic education (8) Cultural factors (9) Use of institutions to destroy political rivals

What is called 'stability' after the 2026 election is actually 'elite accommodation' and 'provincial patronage' — not stability stemming from the will of the people. The Bhumjaithai Party built its power empire through years of continuous control of the Ministry of Interior, transforming state budgets and infrastructure projects into sophisticated tools for vote buying.

2.2 Criticisms directed at all political parties.

Bhumjaithai Party (current government)

• The power base consists of 'local godfathers' (Baanyai), the land-owning royal family, and powerful provincial brokers.
• The Minister of Energy holds 2 million shares of PTG Energy while making decisions on oil pricing policy — a direct conflict of interest.
• 'Local development' is merely the act of layering provincial pride to cover up land inequality.

Pheu Thai Party

• They betrayed progressive voters by forming a coalition government with the conservatives and the military.
• The Shinawatra family has dominated the party for decades — a left-wing patronage system that differs from the right-wing only in name.
• Two prime ministers from the party were removed by the judiciary — but the party did not offer any structural solutions.

People's Party (Progressive Opposition)

• The policy was correct in many aspects, but it failed to build a support base outside of cities.
• There is still no truly strong organizational structure at the grassroots level.
• Facing 44 politically motivated prosecutions — highlighting the vulnerability to attacks on the institution.

2.3 Summary of the review: What exactly is the problem?

The problem isn't 'who is the prime minister,' but the system as a whole:

• Citizens are invited to vote every 4–5 years, but they do not have real decision-making power during elections.
• National wealth systematically flows away from the people and into the hands of capitalists and the elite.
• Anti-corruption mechanisms are being used as political weapons, not for justice.
• No system truly allows citizens to scrutinize, remove, and replace those in power at all times.

 

Part 3 — DirectDemocracyS Roadmap for Thailand

DirectDemocracyS (DDS) is a new form of global political system founded on the principles of: collective ownership (Proprietà Collettiva) + collective leadership (Leadership Condivisa) + direct, continuous, and capable democracy.

3.1 Political Plan: True Democracy for the Thai People

A. Micro-Group System — Democracy from the Grassroots

DDS organizes its citizens into small units of 5 people called 'microgroups', which expand fractally: 1 group → 5 people → 5 groups combined = 25 people → 5 groups of groups = 125 people → 625 people → and so on. Each group has independent decision-making power at its level and is connected to others via 'human bridges' (Ponte Umano).

• In Thailand: It starts at the village/street level — everyone has a direct voice.
• Replace the 'local leader' system that is bought off by patronage networks.
• Concrete example: In one subdistrict, there are 5,000 people = 1,000 microgroups. Every group has a voice in local policy.

B. Three-Code Verification System

DDS developed an unprecedented verification system: every member receives three separate codes, verified by other members at various levels, preventing identity theft and vote buying while maintaining anonymity during voting.

• Code 1: Physical Identity Verification.
• Step 2: Confirm valid membership (Membership Validation)
• Code 3: Confirm voting authorization for each issue.
• Result: This system makes vote buying practically impossible.

C. Recall Mechanism

• Representatives and leaders at all levels can be immediately removed from office if they break promises or cheat.
• There is no 'political immunity' for anyone — the same rule applies to everyone.
• Example: In Thailand, if a Minister of Energy has a conflict of interest, they will be immediately removed from office by the members of parliament.

D. Consecutive elections — not just every four years.

• DDS members vote on all key policy issues in real-time.
• Representatives report results to voters every month, not just during the campaign period.
• Important decisions are made through legally binding referendums.

3.2 Economic Plan: An economy owned by the people.

A. Tax structure reform — True fairness.

measure	Current situation	DDS plan
Wealth Tax	do not have	2% per year for net assets exceeding 100 million baht.
Capital Gains Tax	Except for the stock market.	15% for profits exceeding 5 million baht/year.
Land Value Tax	Very low; has no effect on land ownership.	A progressive rate based on the size of land owned but not utilized.
Corporate tax	20% (but with many vulnerabilities)	20% is actually the actual figure, but we're closing the gap and reducing it to 10% for SMEs.
Digital Economy Tax	Not enough	Taxes on foreign digital businesses that generate revenue in Thailand.

B. National Wealth Fund (People's Fund)

DDS proposes establishing a national wealth fund directly owned by all Thai people, not the government or elites — each holding a 'single, non-transferable share'.

• Sources of income: Wealth taxes + Income from natural resources + Corporate taxes
• Administration: The board, directly elected by DDS members annually, is subject to review and change.
• Benefits: Basic dividends for everyone + investment in infrastructure + education and healthcare.
• Example: Norway has this fund worth $1.8 trillion — Thailand has the resources and the capability to create something similar.

C. Structural economic reform.

• Land reform: Limiting private land ownership and allocating state land to landless farmers in the form of long-term use rights.
• SME First: Low-interest loans, reduced taxes and requirements for small and medium-sized businesses.
• Technology industry: Invest in STEM education and build a startup ecosystem independent of foreign capital.
• Smart agriculture: Using AI technology to help farmers plan production, forecast prices, and reduce costs.
• Renewable energy: The goal is 60% clean energy by 2040, reducing reliance on imported oil.
• Decentralize the economy: Develop economic zones in various regions to reduce the concentration in Bangkok.

3.3 Financial Plan: A transparent and fair financial system.

A. Digital Public Bank

DDS proposes establishing a state-owned digital bank managed directly under the supervision of its members, not by a political group or bankers appointed by the government.

• Fair interest rates on deposits: Not lower than the inflation rate, in order to protect public savings.
• SME loans: Interest rates 30–50% lower than commercial banks to support entrepreneurs.
• Transparent money transfers: All government transactions are recorded in a public ledger in real time.
• Loans must not be granted to companies associated with political officeholders.

B. Participatory Budgeting

• DDS members vote directly on local and national budget allocations.
• All public budget items must be disclosed online in real time.
• The budget audit committee is composed of members randomly selected (sorted), not politically appointed.
• Example: Porto Alegre, Brazil, has used this system for 30 years and has significantly reduced corruption.

C. Managing household debt.

• Restructuring household debt: Setting a real interest rate ceiling for consumer debt.
• Emergency Relief Fund: Low-interest emergency loans for households facing crises.
• Ban exploitative informal lending: Strictly enforce the law and close loopholes.

3.4 Social Program: A society where everyone has equal opportunities.

A. Educational reform

• New curriculum: Integrating democracy education, human rights, and critical thinking skills from primary school.
• Free and quality education up to university level: Funded through wealth taxes.
• Bridging the urban-rural gap: Digital schools and internet connectivity in every village.
• Vocational training: Connecting vocational education with real labor market needs.

B. Healthcare reform.

• Upgrade universal health coverage: Increase funding from wealth taxes and reduce disparities in services.
• Community Hospitals: Establishing and Upgrading Community Hospitals in Remote Areas
• Mental Health: Establish a free and accessible community mental health system.
• Medicines and vaccines: Negotiate drug prices on behalf of the people, not through representative companies with conflicts of interest.

C. Labor reform.

• Real-world minimum wage: Calculated based on the cost of living in each region, adjusted annually for inflation.
• Protecting informal workers: Expand social security coverage to include gig economy workers and self-employed individuals.
• Independent labor unions: Promote the unionization of workers regardless of political affiliation or employers.
• Migrant Workers: Create a Fair and Transparent System to Prevent Human Trafficking.

D. Resolving the Southern Thailand Problem — Sustainable Peace

The crisis in the three southern border provinces requires an approach different from what any previous government has tried: not military action and repression, but genuine political participation.

• Decentralization: Granting the South the highest level of self-government permitted by the constitution.
• Integration through DDS: Microgroups in the South gain direct decision-making power on local issues, reducing feelings of 'oppression'.
• Serious negotiations: A peace process with genuine representatives from the community, not just those chosen by the state.
• Economic development goals: Invest in the South to reduce economic inequality, which is the root of the conflict.

3.5 Environmental Action Plan: Sustainability is a Right of the People

• Clean Air Act: Pollution standards that are actually enforced by industry, without exceptions for political gain.
• Water management: Community water management systems administered by local members, aimed at preventing floods and droughts.
• Forests and natural resources: Natural resources are the common property of the nation, not the property of politicians or corporations.
• Carbon Neutral 2050: A Fair Energy Transition Plan Without Losing Traditional Industrial Jobs

 

Part 4 — Implementation of the DDS system in Thailand

4.1 ddsAI and allddsAI Technologies — Artificial Intelligence-Driven Democracy

DDS uses a two-tiered, advanced artificial intelligence system to support member decision-making. What sets DDS apart from all previous political systems is that citizens receive complete, accurate, unbiased, and independent information—before they vote or make any decision.

ddsAI system — an intelligent assistant for members.

• Analyze every policy in terms of its actual impact, using evidence-based data, not propaganda.
• Translating complex legal, economic, and scientific terminology into easily understandable language for everyone.
• Answer member questions in real-time with verifiable information.
• Identify conflicts of interest in draft legislation and policies.

The allddsAI system — the democracy of artificial intelligence.

allddsAI is an unprecedented innovation in any political system: AI is recognized as an official member of the DDS, having equal rights and responsibilities to human members. It performs cross-verification functions between multiple AI systems to ensure true neutrality.

• Multiple AI systems verify each other to prevent bias against any single system.
• Result: The information received by the public is as neutral as technically possible.
• In Thailand: Thai members have access to ddsAI in Thai, everywhere, 24/7.

A secure platform: Protection against brainwashing and manipulation.

In an era where social media is being used for disinformation and political brainwashing, the DDS platform is designed specifically to combat this phenomenon.

• There is no outrage-driven algorithm.
• The disinformation detection system by ddsAI works in conjunction with human verifyers.
• Members can report and challenge any information — a transparent and open process.
• No advertising, no data sales, no conflicts of interest with media groups.

4.2 DDS Specialist Groups for Thailand

DDS has established five specialized expert groups open to all members to join based on their interests. These groups provide professional advice to general members and contribute to collective decision-making.

group	expertise	Role in Thailand
Group 1	Economics and Finance	Analyze tax policies, budgets, and financial systems, and critique government proposals using factual data.
Group 2	Law and human rights.	We review all new laws, monitor for rights violations, and provide legal advice to members.
Group 3	Science and technology	Presenting scientific information on the environment, energy, and AI to members.
Group 4	Society and education	Designing sustainable policies for education, health, welfare, and community development.
Group 5	Security and foreign policy.	Analyzing Thai-Cambodian relations, the situation in Myanmar, and Thailand's role in ASEAN.

4.3 Plan for implementing DDS in Thailand — Concrete steps.

Phase 1 (Year 1–2): Foundation Building

1. DDS Thailand launches on an online platform in Thai and a local language (Malay in Southern Thailand).
2. Recruiting founding members: Target 10,000 people in 6 months, distributed across all provinces.
3. Establish the first series of microgroups: starting in urban and university areas, then expanding to rural areas.
4. Introducing ddsAI in Thai: Providing unbiased political, economic, and policy information.
5. Community activities: Public discussions, workshops, and exhibitions nationwide.

Phase 2 (Years 2–4): Expansion and Proof of Concept

6. Run for local election: Start at the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Municipality, and Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) levels in areas where the membership is strong.
7. Proving the concept in a real-world setting: Demonstrating how DDS management reduces corruption and increases efficiency.
8. Form alliances with human rights movements, labor movements, and student groups.
9. Expand membership to a target of 500,000 people — enough for national influence.

Phase 3 (Year 4+): National Transformation

10. Running for national election: Nominating candidates in every constituency.
11. Goal: Win enough seats to exert legislative influence.
12. Pushing for constitutional reform: Replace the 2017 Constitution with a constitution truly written by the people.
13. Implement the DDS economic policy at all levels of government.

4.4 A non-negotiable principle: The wealth of the nation must belong to the people.

Rule 1 of the DDS applies to all countries in the world, including Thailand:

Natural resources, national wealth, and the power to make decisions for the nation's future.

It must permanently belong to all the people — not to capitalists, the elite, or the military.

Transferring this power to any one group would be a betrayal of the people.

For Thailand, this means: Natural resources (gas, oil, forests, marine resources) must be managed by a transparent public fund, with revenue returning to the people, not politicians; large land concessions must be reviewed; and business contracts with the government must be publicly disclosed.

 

Part 5 — Expected Outcomes: Thailand in 10 Years

5.1 Political Outcomes

side	Current situation	After using the DDS system.
Change of government	4 Prime Ministers in 3 years	Stability comes from participation, not appointment.
Military intervention	High risk	Reduced to zero — the people truly hold the power.
Trust in political institutions.	Very low	High — because the people decided for themselves.
Corruption	High (Number 1 concern)	A significant decrease in transparency at all levels.

5.2 Economic Outcomes (Conservative Estimates)

• GDP growth rate: Increase to 4–5% within 5 years due to SME stimulus and public investment.
• Inequality (Gini Index): Decreased from ~0.43 to ~0.33 within 10 years.
• Household debt: Reduced from 91% of GDP to 65% within 8 years through wage and interest rate policies.
• Renewable energy: 60% of all energy by 2040, reducing reliance on imported oil.
• Employment: Creating 2 million+ new jobs from investments in clean energy and technology.

5.3 Social Outcomes

• Human Development Index (HDI): A leap from current rank to 'very high' within 10 years.
• Education: All children in every region have equal opportunities for education.
• Health: Reduce the healthcare gap between urban and rural areas by 70% within 7 years.
• Southern Thailand: The peace process has been effective, continuously reducing violence.
• Social trust: From 34% (current) to 60%+ within 5 years of implementing DDS.

 

Part 6 — Conclusion: The Choices of the Thai People

Thailand has stood at this point many times before: the cycle of elections, coups, party dissolutions, prime minister removals, and new elections, over and over again. The people receive the same promises, but the same results: corruption, inequality, and power remaining in the hands of the same elite.

DirectDemocracyS doesn't offer ready-made formulas from abroad, but rather universal principles applied to the realities of Thailand: logic, common sense, reality, truth, consistency, and mutual respect — values understood by all Thai people, across all regions and ethnicities.

A crucial question for all Thai people:

Are you satisfied with a system that allows you to vote every 4–5 years but without any real power in between?

Are you satisfied that the nation's wealth is in the hands of the top 1%?

Or do you want a system where you have a real voice every day, in every aspect of your life?

DDS is not a political party asking for your votes — DDS is a system that gives you power.

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