Abhisit Vejjajiva

Thailand’s Democrat Party Pledges to Legalize Sex Toys

May 24, 2022

Thailand’s Democrat Party: The Gloomy Light at the End of the Tunnel

By Punchada Sirivunnabood

A mere 11 years after its last term in government, the country's oldest party finds itself in the political wilderness.

March 22, 2019

Who Will Be Thailand’s Next Prime Minister?

By Associated Press

A look at those jockeying for the top post in Thailand’s March 24 elections.

March 14, 2015

Thai Junta Seems Ready to Put Elections Off Longer

By Joshua Kurlantzick

Given recent comments by Prayuth, it is unclear when Thailand will return to democracy.

January 22, 2015

Thailand’s Culture of Impunity

By Mark Fenn

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

December 02, 2013

Thailand’s Provocative Protesters

By Mong Palatino

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

August 15, 2011

Abhisit's Farewell

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

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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