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Prayut Chan-o-Cha

March 12, 2021
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.

March 10, 2021
Thai Court Jails More Pro-Democracy Activists on Royal Defamation Charges
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision is designed to prevent the leaders from playing any active role in the ongoing political protest movement.

February 09, 2021
The Thai Playbook for Myanmar’s Coup Leaders
By Zachary Abuza
Myanmar's generals could look to their eastern neighbor for tips on how to preserve their hold on power.

January 05, 2021
Thailand Orders Restrictions as COVID-19 Cluster Spreads
By Sebastian Strangio
Coming after months of successful containment, the outbreak in Thailand suggests the fragility of victories over COVID-19.

December 04, 2020
US Senate Resolution Voices Support for Thai Protesters
By Sebastian Strangio
But making such support U.S. policy would undoubtedly create tensions between Washington and Bangkok.

December 03, 2020
Thai Prime Minister Acquitted of Ethics Breach, Retains Post
By Associated Press
A nine-judge panel agreed with the army that retired senior officers such as Prayut are allowed to stay in army housing in recognition of their service.

November 27, 2020
Thailand Protesters Gather as Government Weaponizes Lese Majeste
By Tyler Roney
Protest groups change venue to keep the peace as authorities resurrect the notorious Article 112.

November 25, 2020
As Protests Grow, Thailand’s Authorities Dust Off Royal Defamation Law
By Sebastian Strangio
This revival of lese-majeste law marks an escalation in the authorities’ campaign against rising pro-democracy protests.

November 18, 2020
Thai Protesters, Police Clash as MPs Mull Charter Change
By Associated Press
The parliamentary session is Prime Minister Prayut's way of seizing the initiative after months of anti-government protesters.

October 26, 2020
Thai Parliament Opens Special Session Over Anti-Government Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite its lifting of a state of emergency last week, there are reasons to doubt the government's willingness to reform.

October 19, 2020
Defying State of Emergency, Thailand Student Protests Roll Onward
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand student protesters are increasingly drawing support – and tactics – from Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.

October 15, 2020
Thailand Imposes ‘Severe’ State of Emergency to Quash Pro-Democracy Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
While the move will dampen public protests, it will do little to address the concerns that have pushed so many Thais into the streets.
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