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General Prayuth Chan-ocha
Thailand’s Politics Heat Up Ahead of Elusive Election
By Luke Hunt
With the new round of hype over potential polls in Thailand has come a focus on parties, players, and who the future prime minister could be.
Thai Patience With Junta Rule May End When the King Dies
By Hunter Marston
Will Thai citizens tolerate the Junta's rule without their beloved king?
Thai King Bhumibol's Health Unstable, Raising Succession Questions
By Ankit Panda
The Thai king's health is unstable, according to a statement released by the royal palace.
It's Time for the US and the EU to Get Tough on Prayuth's Thailand
By Rob Edens
Prayuth Chan-o-cha's approach to Southeast Asia's migrant crisis cannot be allowed to continue.
Thailand's Rising Crackdown on Dissent Sparks Coup Criticism
By Shawn W. Crispin
The junta is tightening its grip on power.
Trouble in the Junta?
By Shawn W. Crispin
A coming reshuffle of top army and police posts hints at possible divisions in Thailand’s junta.
Thailand’s Junta Chief Warns Against Election Rush
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thai premier cautions that underlying problems need time to be solved.
Thailand’s Junta to Declare War on Corruption
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Junta leader expected to deliver high-profile speech on Monday.
When Will Thailand Hold its Election?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The junta pushes back polls to make way for a referendum on a new constitution.
Thailand Completes Troubling New Constitution
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first draft of the charter contains some worrying provisions.
The One Prophecy Thailand’s Junta Leader Wants Silenced
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Prayuth hits out at a popular fortune-teller following a controversial prediction.
Thai Junta Chief Slams US Policy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The U.S. needs a better "tailor," general says.
US-Thailand Relations and Cobra Gold 2015: What’s Really Going On?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Strained ties cloud specifics days before the Asia-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise.
Thai Junta Vows Crackdown Following Bomb Blasts
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Security to be tightened amid heightened political tensions.
Thai Junta Chief Blasts Top US Diplomat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Junta leader defiantly rebuts criticism directed against his administration.
Thailand’s Ruling Junta Faces Impeachment Dilemma
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Stakes are raised as Yingluck’s impeachment proceedings progress.
Thailand’s Ruling Junta Threatens To 'Take Action' If Protests Occur
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Impeachment proceedings against ex-premier could deepen political divide; spark violence.
Thai Junta Beset By Corruption Scandals
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
The May 22 military coup in Thailand was justified on the need to fight corruption. Recent events prove that's a sham.
Thai Parliament Rubber-Stamps General as Prime Minister
By Ankit Panda
General Prayuth Chan-ocha, mastermind of the May 2014 coup, will be Thailand's interim prime minister.
Cambodian Defense Delegation Visits Thailand Amid Tensions
By Ankit Panda
A Cambodian delegation led by General Tea Banh visited Thailand to discuss defense cooperation, among other issues.
The New Thailand-Myanmar Axis
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
With China’s backing, post-coup Thailand and Myanmar-- ASEAN's quasi-democracies-- are moving closer together.
Thailand Establishes Interim Constitution
By Ankit Panda
The new constitution grants sweeping powers to the military junta that took over on May 22.
Reflections on a Post-Coup Thailand
By Enze Han
With Thailand’s army settling into power, a future without military intervention is difficult to imagine.
Understanding Thailand’s Coup: Past, Present and Future
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S.-based editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck speak with Serhat Ünaldi about the Thai political crisis.
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