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Thai coup
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.