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Fears About Migrant Workers in Thailand Unfounded, Cambodian PM Admits
June 09, 2023

Fears About Migrant Workers in Thailand Unfounded, Cambodian PM Admits

By Sebastian Strangio
Following earlier comments from the Cambodian leader, Thailand's Move Forward Party denied it had any policy of expelling migrant workers from the country.

Thai Military Announces Plan to Slash Generals, Streamline Forces
June 06, 2023

Thai Military Announces Plan to Slash Generals, Streamline Forces

By Sebastian Strangio
Last week's announcement may be an attempt to preempt the military reforms promised by the progressive Move Forward Party following its election victory.
Factional Politics After Thailand’s Election: Survive or Decline
June 02, 2023

Factional Politics After Thailand’s Election: Survive or Decline

By Punchada Sirivunnabood
The Move Forward Party's victory dealt a blow against the politics of patronage, but it may be too soon to write it off.

Will Thailand’s Move Forward Party Give Up on Lese-Majeste Reform? 
June 02, 2023

Will Thailand’s Move Forward Party Give Up on Lese-Majeste Reform? 

By David Hutt
Even if it puts off amending the royal defamation law for now, change is probably inevitable given shifts in public attitudes toward the monarchy.

Thailand’s Election: The Start of a New Chapter or Prelude to More Turmoil?
June 02, 2023

Thailand’s Election: The Start of a New Chapter or Prelude to More Turmoil?

By Michio Ueda
How the change in voting tendencies among Bangkokians may indicate a national political shift.

How Thailand’s Move Forward Party Painted Bangkok Orange
May 30, 2023

How Thailand’s Move Forward Party Painted Bangkok Orange

By David Matijasevich
The party’s capture of 32 of the capital’s 33 parliamentary constituencies may serve as a crucial bulwark against conservative interference.

Thailand’s Desire For Change Runs Deeper Than the Election Results
May 23, 2023

Thailand’s Desire For Change Runs Deeper Than the Election Results

By Jittip Mongkolnchaiarunya
The outcome of the polls on May 14 was built on years of painstaking efforts by the country's civil society organizations.
Thai Opposition Coalition Unveils 23-Point Policy Platform
May 23, 2023

Thai Opposition Coalition Unveils 23-Point Policy Platform

By Sebastian Strangio
The pact enshrines many of the Move Forward Party's most ambitious reforms, but does not include its plans to amend the lese-majeste law.

Why Did Thailand’s Move Forward Party Win Big in Phuket?
May 22, 2023

Why Did Thailand’s Move Forward Party Win Big in Phuket?

By Tita Sanglee
The island, a traditional stronghold of conservative and military-aligned parties, has fallen to Pita Limjaroenrat's orange wave.

Key Thai Youth Activist Group Plans Senate Protest
May 22, 2023

Key Thai Youth Activist Group Plans Senate Protest

By Sebastian Strangio
The United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration stated that the Move Forward Party's victory "must not be ruined" by the military-appointed Senate.

Thailand’s Move Forward Party Confident of Forming Government, Leader Says
May 18, 2023

Thailand’s Move Forward Party Confident of Forming Government, Leader Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Eight parties have now agreed to join the MFP-led coalition, leader Pita Limjaroenrat said, while outreach to other parties is ongoing.
Thailand’s Military Lost the Election, but Will Obstruct the New Government At Every Turn
May 17, 2023

Thailand’s Military Lost the Election, but Will Obstruct the New Government At Every Turn

By George McLeod
It's not a question of whether the establishment will play spoiler, but of when and how.

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