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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra
ASEAN’s Women to Watch: Part I
By Erin Cook
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight some of the region’s most prominent women – some more recognizable than others – who are making themselves heard.
What Do Thailand’s New Economic Numbers Say About Its Political Future?
By Luke Hunt
The good news masks a still uncertain road ahead for the ruling junta.
The Neverending Story of Thailand’s Elusive Election
By Erin Cook
Polls are once again set to be postponed, delaying the country’s return to civilian, democratic rule.
Thai Junta Vows Crackdown Following Bomb Blasts
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Security to be tightened amid heightened political tensions.
The Geopolitics of the Russia-China Gas Deal
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
Our U.S. editors discuss the coup in Thailand and the Russia-China natural gas deal.
Thai Military Declares Martial Law, Denies Coup
By Zachary Keck
The Thai military has declared martial law, deployed in the streets of Bangkok and seized media outlets.
Myanmar’s “E-Libraries” Bring Students Up to Speed After Military Rule
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Xenophobia and immigration in Singapore, Thai PM facing legal dismissal.
Climate Change Could Lead to the Disappearance of 1,500 Indonesian Islands
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Philippines’ Jollibee to open in Dubai, Thai boycotts crushing pro-Shinawatra businesses.
Singapore Braces for Haze Ahead of Indonesian Burn
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Thailand braces for Friday rallies, Flappy Bird suicide hoax crops up on social media.
Why Rice Is Heating Up Politics in Thailand and the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A failed farming subsidy and rice smuggling have led to political discontent in Southeast Asia.
Thailand Election by the Numbers
By Mong Palatino
Despite strong overall voter turnout, some Thais were left unable to cast a ballot.
No Winners, Only Losers in Thailand’s Elections
By Elliot Brennan
Marred by protests, the weekend vote hardly signals the end of Thailand’s troubles.
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