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Elephant Roadkill: Thailand Grapples With Pachyderms on the Pavement
By Tyler Roney
Long-term solutions may require more severe measures than road signs, namely, wildlife corridors.
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The New Thai Government’s Troubles Are Just Beginning
August 27, 2019
The New Thai Government’s Troubles Are Just Beginning
A party defects from Thailand’s ruling coalition, leaving Prime Minister Prayut with a razor-thin majority.
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The New Thai Government’s Troubles Are Just Beginning
Something Is Very Wrong on the Mekong River
August 26, 2019
Something Is Very Wrong on the Mekong River
This year's drought is just a preview of more dire problems to come if government don't change course.
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Something Is Very Wrong on the Mekong River
Thailand's Quiet Crisis: 'The Southern Problem'
July 12, 2019
Thailand's Quiet Crisis: 'The Southern Problem'
While Prayut focuses on solidifying control over Bangkok, the insurgency in the south has gained strength.
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Thailand's Quiet Crisis: 'The Southern Problem'
Thailand’s Election Impasse
March 29, 2019
Thailand’s Election Impasse
The first election in Thailand since the 2014 coup has so far brought more confusion than clarity.
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Thailand’s Election Impasse
Who Will Be Thailand’s Next Prime Minister?
March 22, 2019
Who Will Be Thailand’s Next Prime Minister?
A look at those jockeying for the top post in Thailand’s March 24 elections.
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Who Will Be Thailand’s Next Prime Minister?
Will Thailand’s Chinese High-Speed Railway Be Worth It?
March 06, 2019
Will Thailand’s Chinese High-Speed Railway Be Worth It?
The government is rushing ahead with the high-speed rail, even as the public is left in the dark.
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Will Thailand’s Chinese High-Speed Railway Be Worth It?
Thailand’s ‘Green Rush’
February 13, 2019
Thailand’s ‘Green Rush’
With the legalization of marijuana, Thailand hopes to carve out a stake in the global cannabis industry.
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Thailand’s ‘Green Rush’
Thailand's Festival of Lights
November 19, 2018
Thailand's Festival of Lights
Celebrating Loi Krathong in Sukhothai in northern Thailand.
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Thailand's Festival of Lights
How the Thai Conflict Is Boosting Islamic State in Malaysia
October 17, 2018
How the Thai Conflict Is Boosting Islamic State in Malaysia
Weapons from the insurgency in southern Thailand are making their way to ISIS-linked extremists in Malaysia.
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How the Thai Conflict Is Boosting Islamic State in Malaysia
Thailand’s Migrant Workers in a Changing Legal System
May 30, 2018
Thailand’s Migrant Workers in a Changing Legal System
12 months after a controversial Royal Ordinance on foreign laborers, how have things changed for Thailand’s migrant workforce?
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Thailand’s Migrant Workers in a Changing Legal System
The Mlabri of Northern Thailand
May 26, 2018
The Mlabri of Northern Thailand
One of Thailand's smallest ethnic groups makes the transition from nomadic to settled life.
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The Mlabri of Northern Thailand
Thailand's Junta Cracks Down on Thaksin's Pheu Thai Party
May 23, 2018
Thailand's Junta Cracks Down on Thaksin's Pheu Thai Party
The generals want to be sure the opposition is eliminated before agreeing to hold elections.
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Thailand's Junta Cracks Down on Thaksin's Pheu Thai Party
Thailand's Legendary Marijuana
April 30, 2018
Thailand's Legendary Marijuana
Recently, there have been signs that the Thai government is softening its stance on marijuana.
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Thailand's Legendary Marijuana
Was Buddha a Feminist?
April 11, 2018
Was Buddha a Feminist?
The first fully ordained Thai female monk in the Theravada tradition caused a controversy that continues 15 years later.
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Was Buddha a Feminist?
Corruption in Thailand: Running in Place
April 05, 2018
Corruption in Thailand: Running in Place
The military junta, despite promises, has made little progress in weeding out corruption.
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Corruption in Thailand: Running in Place
Namaste Thailand
March 27, 2018
Namaste Thailand
India and Thailand share deep-rooted ties.
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Namaste Thailand
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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