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Thailand’s Politics Heat Up Ahead of Elusive Election
By Luke Hunt
With the new round of hype over potential polls in Thailand has come a focus on parties, players, and who the future prime minister could be.
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.
What Do We Know About Bangkok’s Deadly Blast?
By Jeff Moore
An initial analysis based on the evidence we have so far.
Car Bomb Explodes at Thai Resort
By Zachary Abuza
Was the weekend explosion in Koh Samui linked to the insurgency in Thailand’s south or to the Red Shirts?
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
By Clint Richards
The junta appears intent on forestalling the Thaksins’ return to political power.
Thailand’s Crisis and the 1932 Revolution
By James Buchanan
The country will not be able to move forward until it has properly dealt with its past.
Tense Times in Thailand
By Mark Fenn
Hoping to destroy the pro-Thaksin forces once and for all, the military is taking a much tougher line this time around.
Understanding Thailand's Coup
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Vikram Nehru about the root causes of political tensions, the regional implications, and the fate of Thailand's democracy.
Thailand: Guns, Not Butter
By Anthony Fensom
Yesterday’s coup will not help an economy that is already struggling.
Guns, Courts and Dirty Politics Puts Thailand Back on Edge
By Luke Hunt
The killing of an activist adds to tensions in a country that some believe is sliding towards civil war.
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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