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Paul Chambers of Naresuan University, a leading academic authority on the Thai military, has been deemed a flight risk and imprisoned pending trial.

The Royal Thai Army has accused Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok, of violating the lese-majeste law and Computer Crime Act.

The advocacy group Fortify Rights said that Thai soldiers were responsible for the torture and killing of Aung Ko Ko, 37, in January.

A second case has been opened in relation to the Tak Bai massacre, in which 85 Malay Muslims were killed by Thai security forces.

Thai progressives have long called for the abolition of the military's notorious Internal Security Operations Command. But don't expect it to happen under the current government.

The case for proactive, multilateral, pro-peace diplomacy.

Last week's announcement may be an attempt to preempt the military reforms promised by the progressive Move Forward Party following its election victory.

But the army's history of political interventions means that its promises are very far from reassuring.

The aircraft strayed into Thai airspace on the same day as a Thai military delegation traveled to Naypyidaw for border talks.

The warning from the German foreign minister comes as the Thai monarchy faces down increasing calls for reform.

For those wanting a democratic Thailand, is it more important to keep the military in its barracks or the king in his palaces?

The development comes as both sides continue to manage opportunities and challenges in their broader relationship.

A recent development has shed further light on a deepening military relationship.

Bangkok received the third SSJ100 earlier this week.

Though Bangkok continues to look for ways to realize its ambitions on this front, several uncertainties remain.

Impatience is growing after multiple delays.

The Southeast Asian state has moved forward on a purchase that has long been in the works.

A closer look at the trajectory of the Southeast Asian state’s deepening cooperation with Beijing in 2018.

A closer look at a new approval by the Thai government this week.

Chalermchai Sitthisad made his introductory trip to the city-state this week after taking over his new post late last year.

RTMC is reportedly looking to procure platforms to boost the Southeast Asian state’s defenses.

Indications are that Bangkok will look to procure more tanks from Beijing in 2017.

Sources suggest the two sides are closer to joint production.

The Royal Thai Army is setting up a procurement committee to evaluate Chinese and Russian armor.