Tag
Bhumibol Adulyadej
January 11, 2022
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."
January 19, 2021
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.
June 21, 2019
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.
March 15, 2018
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.
December 16, 2017
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.
November 23, 2017
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.
October 31, 2017
Thailand Faces New Era of Uncertainty After Royal Cremation
By Luke Hunt
Millions bid a final farewell as a new era beckons.
October 27, 2017
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.
October 13, 2017
Thailand 4.0: Back to the Future
By Samuel Macrae
The ancient kingdom still struggles with modernity and democracy.
February 10, 2017
Why Is Thailand Delaying Elections Until 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at why another postponement of polls has occurred.
October 20, 2016
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.
October 15, 2016
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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