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Prayut Chan-o-Cha

January 05, 2022
Prayut’s Popularity Plunges Further, But the Thai Public Can’t Name a Better Option
By Tita Sanglee
Despite boasting approval ratings of just 16 percent, the Thai prime minister's tenure seems set to drag on.

November 25, 2021
APEC 2022: Time and Momentum Are Not On Thailand’s Side
By Tita Sanglee
In the face of mounting domestic concerns, Thailand will have a hard time trying to smoothly run APEC meetings in 2022.

November 11, 2021
What Was Thailand Doing at the COP26 Summit?
By Tita Sanglee
Thailand didn’t make bold climate commitments or sign key agreements reached at the conference. So why was Prayut in Glasgow?

October 12, 2021
Thailand to Introduce Quarantine-Free Travel for Selected Visitors
By Sebastian Strangio
The move marks an acceleration of the country’s timetable for the restart of its economically pivotal tourism industry.

September 30, 2021
Thailand’s Reopening Confusion: Another Reflection of Government Disunity
By Tita Sanglee
Thailand's leader appears to be putting his own political survival over public health considerations or policy consistency

September 27, 2021
Thailand’s Constitutional Dictatorship Weathers the Storm
By Zachary Abuza
Despite rumors of dissent within Prayut Chan-o-cha's coalition, the military is poised to retain its privileged position in Thai politics.

September 13, 2021
With Eye to Next Election, Thai Government Tweaks Voting Rules
By Sebastian Strangio
The election tweaks, which will benefit larger parties, are designed to solidify the control of Prime Minister Prayut's government.

September 06, 2021
Thai Leader Survives No-Confidence Motion, but Political Liabilities Remain
By Sebastian Strangio
The result was expected, but the former Thai general continues to struggle with a steep legitimacy deficit.

September 01, 2021
Thai Parliamentary No-Confidence Debate Targets Government’s COVID-19 Response
By Sebastian Strangio
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.

August 30, 2021
Bangkok ‘Car Mob’ Renews Call for Thai PM’s Resignation
By Sebastian Strangio
After weeks of socially distanced car protests, activists are gearing up for a new campaign of in-person demonstrations.

August 12, 2021
Thai Protesters Engage in Violent Clashes With Riot Police
By Sebastian Strangio
Anti-government demonstrations have sputtered back to life, but Prime Minister Prayut’s administration shows no signs of giving ground.

July 19, 2021
Thai Police Forcefully Disperse Protesters Demanding PM’s Resignation
By Sebastian Strangio
Simmering anti-government sentiment has been compounded by Prayut's failures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.