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post-coup Thailand
In Thailand, What Does the End of Thaksin's Silence Mean?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The ex-premier's decision to break his self-imposed silence raises some interesting questions.
The Trouble with Thailand’s New Constitution
By Rob Edens
The new document contains undemocratic provisions that will do little to resolve the country’s protracted political crisis.
How Thailand’s Junta Abuses Its Critics
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
One junta critic on the treatment he and his family are receiving under the ruling junta.
The Staying Power of Thailand’s Military
By Shawn W. Crispin
The ruling junta is likely to remain in power for the foreseeable future.
Thailand’s Junta Chief Pledges New Elections in 2017
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Premier says much-awaited polls will take place next year regardless of the fate of a new draft constitution.
Battling Thailand’s Lese Majeste Crackdown
By Shawn W. Crispin
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights is on the frontlines of challenging the junta’s clampdown on abuses against the monarchy.
Thailand in 2015: A Year of Political Stagnation
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
2015 was a year of stillness in Thailand, at least in the political realm.
Thailand's Junta Has Gone to the Dogs
By Mong Palatino
Thailand is ending the year with a series of disappointments on rights.
Exclusive: Managing the Strained US-Thailand Alliance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at ongoing efforts to manage Washington’s oldest Asian alliance.
Will Thailand's Military Be Held Accountable for the Country's Economic Woes?
By Luke Hunt
As the country's economic woes continue, the junta deserves its share of blame.
Thailand’s Military to Set Up New Cyberwar Unit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The group will focus on countering ‘growing threats’ to the country.
New Ambassador Holds Key to US-Thailand Relations
By Shawn W. Crispin
Can Glyn Davies lift bilateral ties from their lowest point in decades?