The Diplomat

January 22, 2015

Thailand’s Culture of Impunity

For years, security officials in Thailand appear to have been able to commit violence with impunity.

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Thailand’s Culture of Impunity

December 02, 2013

Thailand’s Provocative Protesters

Past demonstrations may give insight into the current Yellow Shirt/Red Shirt clashes.

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Thailand’s Provocative Protesters

November 06, 2013

Thailand: Same Faces, New Crisis

Attempts to pass an amnesty bill have taken Thailand to the brink of yet another political crisis.

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Thailand: Same Faces, New Crisis

November 05, 2013

Indonesia Strike for Pay Hike; Thai Protest vs. Amnesty Bill

Indonesians push for an increased minimum wage as Thais rally against corruption.

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Indonesia Strike for Pay Hike; Thai Protest vs. Amnesty Bill

November 02, 2013

Thai Amnesty Paves Way for Thaksin’s Return

Thailand’s parliament passes a controversial bill that will allow former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to return.

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Thai Amnesty Paves Way for Thaksin’s Return

January 19, 2013

Justice or Politics in Thailand?

Some say former PM Abhisit is rightfully being charged for supressing the red shirts; other see the case as business as usual.

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Justice or Politics in Thailand?

August 15, 2011

Abhisit's Farewell

Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has been gracious in defeat. Will he make a comeback?

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Abhisit's Farewell

July 15, 2011

Upbeat on Thai-Cambodia Ties

The election of Yingluck Shinawatra could put relations between Thailand and Cambodia back on track.

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Upbeat on Thai-Cambodia Ties

June 28, 2011

Thailand's 'Vote No' Campaign

Thailand’s Yellow Shirts, disillusioned over corruption, are urging voters to vote ‘no’ in next week’s election.

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Thailand's 'Vote No' Campaign

March 14, 2011

Thai PM's Citizenship Woes?

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva surprised many last month when he admitted he hadn’t given up British citizenship.

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Thai PM's Citizenship Woes?

January 15, 2011

The Red Shirts Are Back!

The movement’s comeback may indicate rising public support and growing disenchantment with the Abhisit govt.

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The Red Shirts Are Back!

December 13, 2010

WikiLeaks’ Thai Revelations?

WikiLeaks sheds some interesting light on the case of alleged arms smuggler Viktor Bout.

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WikiLeaks’ Thai Revelations?