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Thailand and the Specter of ‘International Standards’

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?

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

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

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

US-Thailand Relations on a Razor’s Edge

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

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

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

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

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

Thailand Completes Troubling New Constitution

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first draft of the charter contains some worrying provisions.

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