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Prayuth Chan-ocha

The Year of Living Crazily: Thailand One Year After the Coup

The Year of Living Crazily: Thailand One Year After the Coup

By John Sifton
It's been one year since Thailand's coup, and there are no signs of democracy's return.

Thai Junta Chief Slams US Policy

Thai Junta Chief Slams US Policy

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The U.S. needs a better "tailor," general says.
New Year’s Predictions for Southeast Asia

New Year’s Predictions for Southeast Asia

By Joshua Kurlantzick
CFR's Joshua Kurlantzick with five predictions for Southeast Asia in 2015.

Thailand’s Twelve Turbulent Months

Thailand’s Twelve Turbulent Months

By Mong Palatino
Democracy in Thailand took about 12 steps backwards in 2014.

Thailand’s Elections? How About…Never. Is Never Good for You?

Thailand’s Elections? How About…Never. Is Never Good for You?

By Joshua Kurlantzick
Regime leader Prayuth Chan-ocha is coy when pressed about a date for elections.

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

Thailand: Murder in the Land of Smiles

Thailand: Murder in the Land of Smiles

By Tom Vater
The country’s tourism sector is taking a hit following a high-profile murder case and a bungled police response.

The Pivot and Democratic Regression in Southeast Asia

The Pivot and Democratic Regression in Southeast Asia

By Joshua Kurlantzick
Could the U.S. pivot to Asia have encouraged authoritarianism in the region?
U.S. Policy Options Toward Thailand

U.S. Policy Options Toward Thailand

By Joshua Kurlantzick
The assumption that this coup will be like all the rest is based on flawed thinking.

What Will Prayuth Do as Prime Minister?

What Will Prayuth Do as Prime Minister?

By Joshua Kurlantzick
A look at what lies ahead for Thailand, under coup leader and new prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Prayuth Installed as Thai Prime Minister

Prayuth Installed as Thai Prime Minister

By Clint Richards
The junta appears intent on forestalling the Thaksins’ return to political power.

What Will Thailand’s Post-Coup 'Democracy' Look Like?

What Will Thailand’s Post-Coup 'Democracy' Look Like?

By Joshua Kurlantzick
When democracy does return to Thailand it will surely be very unlike anything the country has seen before.
Thailand’s ‘Happy’ Coup

Thailand’s ‘Happy’ Coup

By Mong Palatino
The generals have taken over the country, and they want the people to be happy about it.

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