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Thailand saw flooding, criticism over its lese majeste laws and its first female premier. Its been turbulent year.

Thailand’s lèse majesté laws are notoriously tough. But are they being used to score political points?

Thailand’s political elites are struggling to cope with the concept of a popular mandate. But Thais are increasingly demanding accountability.

The Thai opposition’s election triumph should act as a warning to China’s leaders – they resist political change at their peril.

The election of Yingluck Shinawatra will upset Bangkok’s political establishment and military. Will a coup follow?

The landslide victory by Yingluck Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party promises to usher in a period of reconciliation. But the country is still deeply divided.

Yingluck Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party secures a majority in Thailand’s elections as Abhisit Vejjajiva concedes.

Thais head to the polls Sunday, with Yingluck Shinawatra’s party hoping to secure a clear majority. But would a coup follow a Peua Thai triumph?

Thailand‘s lèse-majesté laws are notorious. But do Thais care enough to get behind a push ahead of elections to amend the rules?

China could use its good ties with both Thailand and Cambodia to restrain the two—and boost its own standing.

Exiled Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s sister is set to run for the premiership.

Domestic politics could be pushing leaders of the two countries to more intense conflict as thousands flee border fighting.