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Thailand Extends Hospital Stay of Jailed Former PM Thaksin

Thailand Extends Hospital Stay of Jailed Former PM Thaksin

By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader has been in hospital since returning from self-exile and beginning a prison term for abuse of power in August.
Thai Parliamentarian Sentenced to 6 Years Imprisonment For Insulting King

Thai Parliamentarian Sentenced to 6 Years Imprisonment For Insulting King

By Sebastian Strangio
Rukchanok Srinork's Move Forward Party has campaigned hard for the repeal of Article 112 of the Thai penal code, which criminalizes criticism of the monarchy.

ISOC Once Again Puts Thailand’s Government Between the People and the Military

ISOC Once Again Puts Thailand’s Government Between the People and the Military

By Mark S. Cogan
Thai progressives have long called for the abolition of the military's notorious Internal Security Operations Command. But don't expect it to happen under the current government.

Thailand’s Buffet Cabinet 2.0: A Case of Political Indigestion

Thailand’s Buffet Cabinet 2.0: A Case of Political Indigestion

By Douglas Rhein and William Jones
With a reformist opposition gathering strength, Thai officials may see the current government as the last chance to gorge themselves at the public's expense.

Thai Protest Leader Sentenced to 4 Years Prison for Royal Defamation

Thai Protest Leader Sentenced to 4 Years Prison for Royal Defamation

By Sebastian Strangio
The case against Arnon Nampa is one of at least 257 lese-majeste cases that are currently working their way through the Thai judicial system.
Thai Court Bans Progressive Politician From Political Office for Life

Thai Court Bans Progressive Politician From Political Office for Life

By Sebastian Strangio
Pannika Wanich, a former MP for the now-dissolved Future Forward Party, is accused of "ethical breaches" over Facebook posts she made more than a decade ago.

Embattled Chief of Thailand’s Opposition Move Forward Party Steps Down

Embattled Chief of Thailand’s Opposition Move Forward Party Steps Down

By Jintamas Saksornchai
Pita Limjaroenrat has been suspended from his duties as a member of Parliament pending a court ruling on whether he violated election law.
A Role Reversal for Bangkok’s Middle Class

A Role Reversal for Bangkok’s Middle Class

By Jason Johnson
Residents of Thailand's capital have historically come down on the side of conservatism and reaction. They now loom as a force for reform.

Thailand’s New Government Takes Office After Being Sworn-in

Thailand’s New Government Takes Office After Being Sworn-in

By Sebastian Strangio
As a product of political compromise, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's cabinet contains a number of familiar faces.

Thaksin Preparing to Apply for Royal Pardon, Lawyer Says

Thaksin Preparing to Apply for Royal Pardon, Lawyer Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader returned to Thailand in a blaze of publicity last week after more than 15 years in self-exile.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Returns From Self-exile as PM Vote Looms

Former Thai PM Thaksin Returns From Self-exile as PM Vote Looms

By Sebastian Strangio
The fugitive leader's return reflects the dramatic realignment that has taken place in Thai politics since the general election in May.
Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Joins With Former Rival to Form Government

Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Joins With Former Rival to Form Government

By Sebastian Strangio
The marriage of convenience between Pheu Thai and the United Thai Nation Party reflects the stunning political realignment that has occurred since May's general election.

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