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Thai coup
ASEAN and Myanmar: Crisis and Opportunity
By SUKEGAWA Seiya
The regional bloc must use the situation in Myanmar to bolster its capabilities.
Thailand: The Price of ‘Happiness’
By Serhat Ünaldi
On the two-year anniversary of the 2014 coup, Thais wonder if it's brought the security and prosperity promised.
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.
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.
Is the US Giving Myanmar a Free Pass?
By Hunter Marston
The U.S. can do better than to treat Myanmar’s democratic progress as “good enough.”
Why Thailand Returned the Uyghurs
By Robert Potter
The move, condemned by the UN, reflects an increasing alignment.
Asia’s ‘Unruly’ Children
By James Buchanan
Understanding cultural hegemony in Asia highlights the difficulties faced by young progressives fighting for change.
Thailand’s Junta Pushes Back Election Date Again
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Despite protestations, the coup leader appears to be settling into power.
Thailand: Prayut’s TV Speeches Give Hints on Transition
By Mong Palatino
The coup leader regularly offers his thoughts to a television audience.
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.
The Rice and Fall of Yingluck Shinawatra
By Asit K. Biswas, Matthew J. Kastner and Cecilia Tortajada
The former Thai prime minister faces a potential jail term over a bungled rice scheme.
Thailand’s Self-Absorbed Dictatorship
By Serhat Ünaldi
It has been a bleak year for democracy in Thailand.
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?
Thailand’s New Law Could Be Worse than Martial Law
By Mong Palatino
The new law appears to be even more draconian, according to critics of the regime.
Thai Junta Seems Ready to Put Elections Off Longer
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Given recent comments by Prayuth, it is unclear when Thailand will return to democracy.
Thailand’s Big Step Backwards
By Sam Michael
In abandoning its democratic ideals, the country risks a return to a pre-modern era.
US, Japan Cautiously Rebuild Ties With Thailand
By Hana Rudolph
Concerned at rising Chinese influence since last year’s coup, the two countries adopt a pragmatic approach.
The U.S. Needs to Get Tough on Thailand
By David A. Merkel
By ignoring the democratic regression, Washington is sending dangerous signals to the rest of the region.
Thailand Scores Low on Political Rights
By Mong Palatino
A new report underscores the worsening political situation in Thailand.
Where the Pivot Went Wrong – And How To Fix It
By Joshua Kurlantzick
"The Obama administration’s Southeast Asia policy has been badly misguided."
Southeast Asia: 10 Trends to Watch in 2015
By Prashanth Parameswaran
From Myanmar’s election to ASEAN community-building, 2015 will be an exciting year
Southeast Asia’s Top Stories in 2014
By Mong Palatino
A look back at the region’s biggest stories over the past 12 months.
No Thai Election Until At Least February 2016: Deputy Prime Minister
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Official lays out a possible plan for fresh polls now postponed until 2016.
Thailand’s Twelve Turbulent Months
By Mong Palatino
Democracy in Thailand took about 12 steps backwards in 2014.
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