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Why Thaksin Could Help Hasten a Middle-Class Revolution in Thailand
By Jason Johnson
The return to prominence of the divisive Shinawatra clan has helped create a more conducive environment for progressive change – especially in the capital, Bangkok.
Thai Authorities Arrest 4 For Selling Gun to Mall Shooter
By Sebastian Strangio
Since Tuesday's shooting at Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, Thai authorities have promised to clamp down on online firearm sales.
Thai PM Promises Tighter Gun Regulations After Bangkok Shooting
By Sebastian Strangio
The shooting spree, which took the lives of two foreign nationals, is the latest to highlight the country's high rates of gun ownership, both legal and otherwise.
Thailand’s Real Estate Boom: The Impact of Chinese Investment
By Prem Singh Gill
A boom in Chinese investment has pushed up property prices. Does the new Thai government have a plan to manage the impact?
A Role Reversal for Bangkok’s Middle Class
By Jason Johnson
Residents of Thailand's capital have historically come down on the side of conservatism and reaction. They now loom as a force for reform.
Southeast Asia’s Sinking Megacities
By Nicholas Muller
The coastal cities of Bangkok, Jakarta, and Ho Chi Minh City battle a common existential threat.
Reformist Independent Scores Decisive Win in Bangkok Governor Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Chadchart Sittipunt's victory points to the deep reservoir of discontent with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's military-backed coalition government.
The Significance of the Long-Awaited Bangkok Gubernatorial Election
By Tita Sanglee
The outcome of the May 22 election will offer clues as to how Thais might vote in the next national polls.
Bangkok Spends Big on Public Transit
By James Guild
The Thai capital is undertaking a range of efforts to keep pace with the rapid growth in private vehicle ownership.
Has Thailand’s Monarchy Got What it Takes to Endure?
By Sebastian Strangio
The throne’s sacred aura has faded under the reign of the vain and unstable King Vajiralongkorn.
Crazy Medicine: Interview with Producer and Noir Novelist James Newman
By Tyler Roney
A new short film gains acclaim, peeling back the veil on Bangkok's darker side.
The Sleuth on the Sukhumvit: 25 Years of Noir Fiction With Christopher G. Moore
By Tyler Roney
Noir fiction set in Southeast Asia is particularly popular.
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