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Thailand
It's Time for the US and the EU to Get Tough on Prayuth's Thailand
By Rob Edens
Prayuth Chan-o-cha's approach to Southeast Asia's migrant crisis cannot be allowed to continue.
Trouble in the Junta?
By Shawn W. Crispin
A coming reshuffle of top army and police posts hints at possible divisions in Thailand’s junta.
Build Your Own Bangkok: An Artist Turned Amateur Anthropologist
By Poppy McPherson
In her art, Kathy MacLeod explores Bangkok's 'vibe of self-worship', the hipster invasion, and sexpat culture.
The Year of Living Crazily: Thailand One Year After the Coup
By John Sifton
It's been one year since Thailand's coup, and there are no signs of democracy's return.
Asia’s Watery Graveyard for Asylum Seekers
By John Sifton
The tragedy unfolding in the Andaman Sea can no longer be ignored.
Southeast Asia Scrambles to Deal With Migrant Crisis
By Shannon Tiezzi
Up to 10,000 refugees may be adrift off the coast of Southeast Asian states without food or water.
Southeast Asia: Democracy Under Siege
By Joshua Kurlantzick
This has not been a good year for Southeast Asian democracy.
The Tyranny of SE Asia's Establishment
By Serhat Ünaldi
The "old middle class" in Southeast Asia is turning against democracy in a bid to protect its interests.
India Develops Long-Endurance, Low-Altitute UAV
By Ankit Panda
Plus, a Chinese sub heads to the Gulf of Aden, Russia takes France to court, and more. Mid-week links.
The New Thailand-Myanmar Axis
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
With China’s backing, post-coup Thailand and Myanmar-- ASEAN's quasi-democracies-- are moving closer together.
Enemies of the Coup: Fugitives of the Thai Junta
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
The Diplomat's Zachary Keck speaks with Dr. Pavin Chachavalpongpun, a fugitive of the Thai Junta.
Europe Must Support Democracy in Thailand
By Serhat Ünaldi
The EU should continue to stand up to Thai’s coup leaders and push for the restoration of democracy.