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Prayuth Chan-o-cha
Thailand and the Specter of ‘International Standards’
By James Buchanan
Standing with the world’s more developed nations has long been an obsession for Thai elites – and a source of anxiety.
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: Poking the Tiger
By James Buchanan
Young student activists are unlikely to bring down the junta — but they can make its life more difficult.
Thailand’s Junta Reshuffles its Cabinet Amid Uncertainty
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move aims to quell growing economic anxieties.
What’s Behind Thailand’s Deadly Bomb Blast?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An explosion has killed at least 16 people.
US-Thailand Relations on a Razor’s Edge
By Shawn W. Crispin
Further delays in polls could lead to a more punitive US response.
Why Thailand Returned the Uyghurs
By Robert Potter
The move, condemned by the UN, reflects an increasing alignment.
Thailand’s Junta Pushes Back Election Date Again
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Despite protestations, the coup leader appears to be settling into power.
Southeast Asia's Unlikely Young Dissidents
By Mong Palatino
A look at some of the faces in the region's new generation of change seekers.
Thailand’s Junta Chief Warns Against Election Rush
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thai premier cautions that underlying problems need time to be solved.
Thailand’s Junta to Declare War on Corruption
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Junta leader expected to deliver high-profile speech on Monday.
Thailand Completes Troubling New Constitution
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first draft of the charter contains some worrying provisions.
The One Prophecy Thailand’s Junta Leader Wants Silenced
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Prayuth hits out at a popular fortune-teller following a controversial prediction.
Thailand’s New Law Could Be Worse than Martial Law
By Mong Palatino
The new law appears to be even more draconian, according to critics of the regime.
Thailand’s New ‘Dictator Law’
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The ruling junta just replaced martial law with something worse.
Thai Junta Seems Ready to Put Elections Off Longer
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Given recent comments by Prayuth, it is unclear when Thailand will return to democracy.
Thai Junta Vows Crackdown Following Bomb Blasts
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Security to be tightened amid heightened political tensions.
Thai Junta Chief Blasts Top US Diplomat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Junta leader defiantly rebuts criticism directed against his administration.
Thailand Turns to China
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With a post-coup cooling of relations with the West, Bangkok is looking to its largest trading partner.
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