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Prayut Chan-o-Cha
Southeast Asian Parliamentarians Face Chilly Political Climate
By Sebastian Strangio
The region’s authoritarian turn has made life difficult for lawmakers opposing entrenched political interests.
Thailand Delays Controversial Chinese Sub Purchase
By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes at a time when key Thai institutions, including the military and monarchy, are under close public scrutiny.
Has Thailand’s Monarchy Got What it Takes to Endure?
By Sebastian Strangio
The throne’s sacred aura has faded under the reign of the vain and unstable King Vajiralongkorn.
Prayut’s Ukraine Tank Deal Defense Highlights Thailand’s Broader Security Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The premier’s defense of the deal in parliament was just the latest manifestation of heightened scrutiny on Thailand's defense policy.
Thailand: Thousands Run Against Dictatorship in Big Political Demonstration
By Associated Press
A protest in the Thai capital over the weekend constituted one of the biggest political demonstrations of its kind in years.
Thailand Defense Industry Ambition in the Headlines With Technology Transfer Prioritization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development reinforces the government’s determination to make inroads despite the challenges that confront it.
What Does Thailand’s New Defense Budget Say About its Future Military Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new budget numbers for the country.
The New Thai Government’s Troubles Are Just Beginning
By Ashu Agarwal
A party defects from Thailand’s ruling coalition, leaving Prime Minister Prayut with a razor-thin majority.
Can Prayutnomics Help Thailand’s Economy?
By David Hutt
A look at what the prime minister’s tenure may mean for the country’s economic prospects.
Why Did Thailand's Fugitive Ex-Prime Minister Get Serbian Citizenship?
By Associated Press
Yingluck Shinawatra received Serbian citizenship last week.
Thailand: New Government, Same Old Issues
By Erin Cook
As a new government takes shape, the issues that lie ahead for it are quite familiar.
Thailand’s Coup Leader Completes Engineered Ballot Box Win
By Grant Peck
With parliament’s unsurprising vote, Prayut Chan-o-cha has completed an engineered effort to prolong his rule as premier.