Dictators

Dictators' success is often the result of their ability to manipulate and in some cases brainwash. We have seen many examples in many world dictators whom to some are clearly tyrants but to their subjects are beloved and highly revered. Pinochet, Stalin, Milosevic, Mao, and the list goes on. It is no surprise then with the current Thai politics. Although the former PM of Thailand did not suppress people through violence of threats thereof, there is clear use of media manipulation amongst other innovative schemes. Maybe in 20 years, people who revere him now will still not change their minds even though there are evidence of corruption and other wrongdoings.