It could just be in opposition to the ruling system?
Thailand had that election where it was a progressive party that won a large amount of support from the Youth.
True, but the difference is that Thailand is (bar a small strip in the south) a Buddhist country. IMO it’s not just about differences in philosophy but also organization. Comparing Buddhism and Islam is a bit like comparing a rural New England Episcopalian chapel with a suburban Southern Charismatic prosperity gospel megarchurch. The former is not as liberal as the stereotype goes, but it will never get its parishioners (most of them, anyway) to donate a part of every paycheck and make them raise their children with membership of their church as a part of their identity. Or introduce the preachers with laser shows.
Does that happen with Muslims?
