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King Maha Vajiralongkorn
![Leading Thai Opposition Politician Charged With Royal Defamation Leading Thai Opposition Politician Charged With Royal Defamation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-22-2.jpg)
Leading Thai Opposition Politician Charged With Royal Defamation
By Sebastian Strangio
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit had criticized a COVID-19 vaccine procurement deal involving a company owned by the Thai king.
![With Severe Sentence, Thailand Deepens Its War on Critics of the Monarchy With Severe Sentence, Thailand Deepens Its War on Critics of the Monarchy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-20-4.jpg)
With Severe Sentence, Thailand Deepens Its War on Critics of the Monarchy
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand wields a controversial law in its attempt to stamp out a campaign of student-led protests.
![Thai Parliament Opens Special Session Over Anti-Government Protests Thai Parliament Opens Special Session Over Anti-Government Protests](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-26-2.jpg)
Thai Parliament Opens Special Session Over Anti-Government Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite its lifting of a state of emergency last week, there are reasons to doubt the government's willingness to reform.
![Thailand’s Protesters Want the World to Know #WhatsHappeningInThailand Thailand’s Protesters Want the World to Know #WhatsHappeningInThailand](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-22-3.jpg)
Thailand’s Protesters Want the World to Know #WhatsHappeningInThailand
By Jake Black
Social media has played an important role in attracting international attention to the movement's struggle for reform.
![Thailand Braces for Fresh Round of Pro-Democracy Protests Thailand Braces for Fresh Round of Pro-Democracy Protests](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-13-2.jpg)
Thailand Braces for Fresh Round of Pro-Democracy Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
Protest organizers have vowed to keep up the pressure on the administration of Prayut Chan-o-cha, which is showing few signs of compromising.
![Berlin Says Thailand’s King Cannot Reign From German Soil Berlin Says Thailand’s King Cannot Reign From German Soil](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-09.jpg)
Berlin Says Thailand’s King Cannot Reign From German Soil
By Sebastian Strangio
The warning from the German foreign minister comes as the Thai monarchy faces down increasing calls for reform.
![As Thailand’s Protests Gather Momentum, What is the Endgame? As Thailand’s Protests Gather Momentum, What is the Endgame?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-30-2.jpg)
As Thailand’s Protests Gather Momentum, What is the Endgame?
By David Hutt
For those wanting a democratic Thailand, is it more important to keep the military in its barracks or the king in his palaces?
![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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19121531216828.jpg)
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.
![As Coronation Begins, What’s Next for the Thai Monarchy? As Coronation Begins, What’s Next for the Thai Monarchy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19121531216828.jpg)
As Coronation Begins, What’s Next for the Thai Monarchy?
By Grant Peck
King Vajiralongkorn will finally be officially coronated, over two years after the death of beloved King Bhumibol.
![Thailand’s New King Looms Large Amid Post-Election Uncertainty Thailand’s New King Looms Large Amid Post-Election Uncertainty](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-thailand-king.jpg)
Thailand’s New King Looms Large Amid Post-Election Uncertainty
By Luke Hunt
While the country’s political future still remains unclear, the monarch will continue to exert influence in how it is shaped.
![Thai Princess’ Political Bid Sunk by Her Brother, the King Thai Princess’ Political Bid Sunk by Her Brother, the King](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19039108823816.jpg)
Thai Princess’ Political Bid Sunk by Her Brother, the King
By Grant Peck
It's unlikely we'll ever know just what happened behind the scenes before and after Ubolratana's shock announcement.
![What Does Thailand’s Royal Shockwave Mean for its Future Politics? What Does Thailand’s Royal Shockwave Mean for its Future Politics?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ubolratana-thailand-princess.jpg)
What Does Thailand’s Royal Shockwave Mean for its Future Politics?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what an unprecedented development might mean for upcoming elections and the country’s political future.
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