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Thailand’s Election: The Start of a New Chapter or Prelude to More Turmoil?

Thailand’s Election: The Start of a New Chapter or Prelude to More Turmoil?

By Michio Ueda
How the change in voting tendencies among Bangkokians may indicate a national political shift.

Has Thailand’s Monarchy Got What it Takes to Endure?

Has Thailand’s Monarchy Got What it Takes to Endure?

By Sebastian Strangio
The throne’s sacred aura has faded under the reign of the vain and unstable King Vajiralongkorn.
Thai Prime Minister and Colleagues Survive Censure Vote

Thai Prime Minister and Colleagues Survive Censure Vote

By Associated Press
 Thailand's prime minister and five of his fellow Cabinet members on Friday defeated non-confidence motions filed against them in Parliament.

Why Did Thailand's Fugitive Ex-Prime Minister Get Serbian Citizenship?

Why Did Thailand's Fugitive Ex-Prime Minister Get Serbian Citizenship?

By Associated Press
Yingluck Shinawatra received Serbian citizenship last week.

Thailand’s New King Looms Large Amid Post-Election Uncertainty

Thailand’s New King Looms Large Amid Post-Election Uncertainty

By Luke Hunt
While the country’s political future still remains unclear, the monarch will continue to exert influence in how it is shaped.

How Thailand’s Ruling General Could Stay in the Prime Minister’s Seat

How Thailand’s Ruling General Could Stay in the Prime Minister’s Seat

By Sebastian Liu
Prime Minister Prayut eyes an extended tenure ahead of the general election due to take place on March 24.

Thailand’s 2019 General Elections: Geopolitical Implications

Thailand’s 2019 General Elections: Geopolitical Implications

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Thailand has set a date for its first general elections since the 2014 military coup. What can be expected?
Thailand’s Golden Opportunity to Lead

Thailand’s Golden Opportunity to Lead

By Pechnipa Dominique Lam
Thailand’s chairmanship of ASEAN is an opportunity for the government to counter troubling trends.

Is Thailand Ready for Its Youngest Prime Minister?

Is Thailand Ready for Its Youngest Prime Minister?

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Though a new voice is ready for Thai politics, it is unclear if Thai politics is ready for him.

Don’t Expect Democracy in Thailand Anytime Soon

Don’t Expect Democracy in Thailand Anytime Soon

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Repeated election delays are the product of a fierce power struggle that is still ongoing.

The Neverending Story of Thailand’s Elusive Election

The Neverending Story of Thailand’s Elusive Election

By Erin Cook
Polls are once again set to be postponed, delaying the country’s return to civilian, democratic rule.
What Yingluck’s Fate Says About Sexism in Thailand

What Yingluck’s Fate Says About Sexism in Thailand

By Matthew Phillips
Recent commentary about the former premier misses an important element of her story and what it says about Thai society.

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