To list the countries in order from the most fully democratic to the least democratic based on recent political assessments:
- Indonesia and the Philippines - These countries are generally considered to have more democratic structures and practices compared to the others listed.
- Thailand and Myanmar - Thailand has experienced periods of democratic governance but has also faced military coups and restrictions; Myanmar has struggled with military rule and human rights issues, particularly following the coup in 2021.
- Vietnam and Laos - Both countries are single-party states with limited political freedoms and are generally regarded as the least democratic in this comparison.
So the order from most democratic to least democratic is:
- Indonesia and the Philippines
- Thailand and Myanmar
- Vietnam and Laos