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Thai Elections Won’t Restore the Rule of Law

Thai Elections Won’t Restore the Rule of Law

By Sirikan Charoensiri
A 15-year-old sits in detention for insulting the monarchy. With such cases in progress, the election this Sunday alone can’t be expected to put Thailand back on track.

Thai Activists Push Opposition Party on Royal Defamation Law

Thai Activists Push Opposition Party on Royal Defamation Law

By Sebastian Strangio
Activists from the monarchy reform group Thalu Wang have asked the Pheu Thai Party to abolish Section 112 if it wins this year's election.
How Lese Majeste Laws Are Eroding Free Speech in Southeast Asia

How Lese Majeste Laws Are Eroding Free Speech in Southeast Asia

By Samantha Holmes
Lese majeste laws are irreconcilable with freedom of expression.

Thai Police Forcefully Disperse Protesters Demanding PM’s Resignation

Thai Police Forcefully Disperse Protesters Demanding PM’s Resignation

By Sebastian Strangio
Simmering anti-government sentiment has been compounded by Prayut's failures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thailand to Boost Prison Capacity Amid Political Crackdown

Thailand to Boost Prison Capacity Amid Political Crackdown

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement follows the arrest of nearly 400 people in connection to the ongoing pro-democracy protest movement.

A Softer Approach From Thailand’s Sophisticated Monarch

A Softer Approach From Thailand’s Sophisticated Monarch

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Leaving the leveling of lèse-majesté cases behind, the Thai government has found softer ways to control criticism. 

Beware the Thailand King’s New Power Play

Beware the Thailand King’s New Power Play

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
The recent changes to a key advisory body for the monarchy points to the further consolidation of the new Thai king’s power.
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.

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.

 U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Investigated for Lèse Majesté

U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Investigated for Lèse Majesté

By Joshua Kurlantzick
It is a move that does not augur well for U.S.-Thailand relations.

Thailand’s Junta Deals Free Speech Another Blow

Thailand’s Junta Deals Free Speech Another Blow

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The military bans an event on the country's controversial lese majeste law.
Thailand’s Democracy Under Siege

Thailand’s Democracy Under Siege

By Samak Mith
If the country is to reform, it must go beyond politics.

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