The chapter will begin with Gramscian theories and its account of Thai politics focusing on the
notions of common sense and crisis of authority. Then the second section explains the crisis-ridden
features of ‘the past’ of Thai politics. These distinct characters of the Thai state should be seen as,
what Gramsci might called, the old is dying. The third section deals with the uncertain ‘present’ of
Thailand’s organic crisis, the new cannot be born. Then the future of Thai politics will be offered in
the conclusion.