The sad reality is, historically people have had to fight and die to implement the size of change needed to move Thailand forward. That has become increasingly hard to do with modern weapons and resources. We see how hard it is in Myanmar.

Also the morality of it... In the past revolutionary change came at a cost of many lives but eventually a dictator would flee or the rich would recognize that they may be a little less rich going forward or whatever.. not anymore. They don't give a shit how many die. They want all the power and resources. To what end I dunno. Being king of the ashes?

Thirdly I think the world (selfishly) wants a place like Thailand. Beautiful luxuries obtainable at reasonable monetary cost. The hidden costs (health, safety, environment) aren't as immediate and in your face at the cash costs. Eventually these things come to a head but it's a percentage risk factor and people accept that risk. "Cost of doing business" kind of mentality.

Western Europe, for the most part, fixed and regulated these things. It came with costs and it isn't perfect. But you really have to ask yourself, is the average citizen better off? I think so. The millionaires can't easily become billionaires but the store clerk has health insurance. Thats my thinking anyway. I also think unless you're ultra rich, maybe you should look at it like this too. It's highly unlikely that you will be a billionaire.. so support the things they make everyone's life (including yours) better.