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Thai junta

Democracy and Geopolitics in Southeast Asia

Democracy and Geopolitics in Southeast Asia

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Reexamining Indonesia's local elections and looking ahead at Cambodia and Thailand.

Corruption in Thailand: Running in Place

Corruption in Thailand: Running in Place

By Neil Thompson
The military junta, despite promises, has made little progress in weeding out corruption.
After Constitution Referendum, What Next for Thailand?

After Constitution Referendum, What Next for Thailand?

By Eugene Mark and Graham Ong-Webb
Now that the junta's constitution has passed, will it make good on promised elections in 2017?

 Thailand’s Junta Digs In

Thailand’s Junta Digs In

By Joshua Kurlantzick
Despite the junta's promises, Thailand looks unlikely to return to a real democracy any time soon.

Thailand and the Specter of ‘International Standards’

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

‘New’ Rice Scheme Reveals Thailand Junta’s Dearth of Ideas

‘New’ Rice Scheme Reveals Thailand Junta’s Dearth of Ideas

By Rob Edens
Thailand's ruling junta is reverting to familiar political tactics.

Twists and Turns in Thailand's Bombing Case

Twists and Turns in Thailand's Bombing Case

By Joshua Kurlantzick
Thai authorities claim progress, but many observers are dubious.
Trouble in the Junta?

Trouble in the Junta?

By Shawn W. Crispin
A coming reshuffle of top army and police posts hints at possible divisions in Thailand’s junta.

The U.S. Needs to Get Tough on Thailand

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.

Thai Parliament Rubber-Stamps General as Prime Minister

Thai Parliament Rubber-Stamps General as Prime Minister

By Ankit Panda
General Prayuth Chan-ocha, mastermind of the May 2014 coup, will be Thailand's interim prime minister.

Thailand Under the Junta

Thailand Under the Junta

By Rohan Radheya
Daily life in Thailand under the ruling military junta, which took power in a May 22 coup.
Thailand Establishes Interim Constitution

Thailand Establishes Interim Constitution

By Ankit Panda
The new constitution grants sweeping powers to the military junta that took over on May 22.

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