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Banning Reformist Parties Won’t Stop Move for Change in Thailand
By Voranai Vanijaka
Things may get worse after Thailand’s Move Forward Party dissolution, but they vow to fight on.
Thai Court Removes PM Srettha From Office Over Ethics Violation
By Jintamas Saksornchai
The Constitutional Court ruling has plunged the country into political limbo, a week after it disbanded Thailand's largest opposition party.
How Dense Are Thailand’s Reactionaries?
By David Hutt
In quashing one political threat, the country's conservative establishment may have created an even bigger one.
Disbanded Thai Opposition Party Rebrands as ‘People’s Party’
By Sebastian Strangio
The party's name appears to be a reference to the 1932 revolution, which ended the country's system of absolute monarchy.
How Thai Civil Society Influenced the Outcome of the Senate Selection Process
By Jittip Mongkolnchaiarunya
Civil society groups found creative ways to improve the quality of an election that has been described as “strange and undemocratic."
What’s Next for Thailand’s Disbanded Move Forward Party?
By Sebastian Strangio
The ex-party's leaders plan to reassemble under a new banner, but in the face of conservative opposition, their victory is far from inevitable.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Dissolves Progressive Move Forward Party
By Associated Press
The ruling is part of a long war of attrition against the progressive opposition by conservative forces trying to maintain their grip on power.
Thailand’s Move Forward Party Faces Dissolution, but Its Former Chief Remains Hopeful
By Jerry Harmer and Jintamas Saksornchai
The Constitutional Court is set to hand down its ruling in a case that could result in the dissolution of the party, which won the most votes in last year's election.
Tension and Teamwork: The Dual Dynamics of Thailand-Vietnam Relations
By Tita Sanglee
Thai commentators fear that fast-growing Vietnam could steal their nation's economic crown, but in most respects bilateral relations are in a better state than ever before.
Embracing Reuse Solutions: A Path Forward for Asia in the Global Plastic Treaty
By Rahyang Nusantara
Pioneering efforts in Asian countries seek to phase out single-use plastics for reusable alternatives.
Some Reasons Not to Panic About a Thai Demographic Collapse
By David Hutt
Thailand’s working-age population could decline by around a fifth by 2050, but things are not as grim as they look.
Who Cares If Malaysia and Thailand Join BRICS?
By David Hutt
As it expands, the grouping has become increasingly incapable of articulating a coherent political, security, or economic vision.