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Bhumibol Adulyadej

Pavin Chachavalpongpun on the Strange Death of King Ananda Mahidol

Pavin Chachavalpongpun on the Strange Death of King Ananda Mahidol

By Sebastian Strangio
"Like a ghost from the past, the decades-old case continues to haunt the Thai monarchy and poses a threat to its stability."

Singaporean University Publisher Accused of Bowing to Political Pressure

Singaporean University Publisher Accused of Bowing to Political Pressure

By Sebastian Strangio
The editor of a ditched anthology of essays on Thai politics has called for an academic boycott on the National University of Singapore Press.
Why Thailand’s New Military-Monarchy Alliance Is a Bad Sign for Democracy

Why Thailand’s New Military-Monarchy Alliance Is a Bad Sign for Democracy

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
New alignments between established forces suggest a bleak outlook for those yearning for change.

Is Thailand Ready for Its Youngest Prime Minister?

Is Thailand Ready for Its Youngest Prime Minister?

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Though a new voice is ready for Thai politics, it is unclear if Thai politics is ready for him.

What Does Thailand’s New Era of Uncertainty Mean for Japan?

What Does Thailand’s New Era of Uncertainty Mean for Japan?

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
The country’s changing political landscape raises several important questions for relations.

Old Tricks at Play in Cambodia’s New Repression

Old Tricks at Play in Cambodia’s New Repression

By Alphonsus Pettit
Ahead of upcoming polls, the crackdown in the country shows few signs of ending any time soon.

Thailand Faces New Era of Uncertainty After Royal Cremation

Thailand Faces New Era of Uncertainty After Royal Cremation

By Luke Hunt
Millions bid a final farewell as a new era beckons.
A Tale of Two Kingdoms: Thailand and Cambodia

A Tale of Two Kingdoms: Thailand and Cambodia

By Samuel Macrae
The Thai and Cambodian monarchies follow starkly different paths. Neither has led to democratic development.

Thailand 4.0: Back to the Future

Thailand 4.0: Back to the Future

By Samuel Macrae
The ancient kingdom still struggles with modernity and democracy.

Why Is Thailand Delaying Elections Until 2018?

Why Is Thailand Delaying Elections Until 2018?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at why another postponement of polls has occurred.

Thailand After King Bhumibol Adulyadej: Succession, Civil-Military Relations, and Geopolitics

Thailand After King Bhumibol Adulyadej: Succession, Civil-Military Relations, and Geopolitics

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss royal succession in Thailand.
Bhumibol Adulyadej and Buddhist Kingship in Thailand

Bhumibol Adulyadej and Buddhist Kingship in Thailand

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Rama IX served as a revered symbol and also shielded his country from the worst consequences of its political instability.

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