Prayut Chan-o-Cha

The result was expected, but the former Thai general continues to struggle with a steep legitimacy deficit.

While it is unlikely to unseat Prayut Chan-o-cha, the debate will allow the opposition to exact a political cost from the government for its handling of the pandemic.

After weeks of socially distanced car protests, activists are gearing up for a new campaign of in-person demonstrations.

Anti-government demonstrations have sputtered back to life, but Prime Minister Prayut’s administration shows no signs of giving ground.

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

If passed, the law will be used to target organizations deemed to threaten Thailand's entrenched political elite.

After containing COVID-19 for most of 2020, the Thai government is coming under increasing pressure for its slow response to the latest outbreak.

The leaders' absence doesn't bode well for ASEAN's ability to muster a united front against Myanmar's junta.

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

The decision is designed to prevent the leaders from playing any active role in the ongoing political protest movement.

Myanmar's generals could look to their eastern neighbor for tips on how to preserve their hold on power.