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Duncan McCargo on the Thai Opposition’s Big Win

Duncan McCargo on the Thai Opposition’s Big Win

By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand’s election result was remarkable. What does it say about recent changes in Thai politics and what lies ahead?
Thai Opposition Parties Settle Dispute Over House Speaker Role

Thai Opposition Parties Settle Dispute Over House Speaker Role

By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai Party has reportedly agreed to the Move Forward Party taking the role of house speaker, in exchange for the two deputy house speaker posts.

Cracks Are Appearing in Thailand’s Pro-Democracy Coalition

Cracks Are Appearing in Thailand’s Pro-Democracy Coalition

By Tita Sanglee
Beneath a facade of unity, the country's two main opposition parties continue to jostle for advantage.

Snares and Traps: Thai Politics After the May Election

Snares and Traps: Thai Politics After the May Election

By Punchada Sirivunnabood
If the victorious Move Forward Party is unable to garner the votes to form the country's next government, an alternative is lurking in the wings.

Where Does Thailand’s Politics Go From Here?

Where Does Thailand’s Politics Go From Here?

Aim Sinpeng, Pavin Chachavalpongpun, and Gregory Raymond discuss Thailand's political landscape after the 2023 elections.
Thai Election Body Certifies General Election Results

Thai Election Body Certifies General Election Results

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement paves the way for parliament to convene in early July, after which it will vote to select the country's next prime minister.

How New Electoral Rules Shaped the Outcome of Thailand’s Election

How New Electoral Rules Shaped the Outcome of Thailand’s Election

By Daniel C. O’Neill and Amanda R. Jaroenpokasap
The changes, which included the shift from a single to a dual ballot system, had a different impact than was generally predicted.
Thailand’s Election Body Opens Investigation Into Move Forward Leader

Thailand’s Election Body Opens Investigation Into Move Forward Leader

By Sebastian Strangio
The probe will assess whether Pita Limjaroenrat registered for last month’s election knowing that he could be disqualified for the ownership of shares in a defunct media company.

Leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party Says He Disposed of Controversial Media Shares

Leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party Says He Disposed of Controversial Media Shares

By Sebastian Strangio
MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat now faces a host of complaints from conservative activists seeking to prevent him from forming the country's next government.

Factional Politics After Thailand’s Election: Survive or Decline

Factional Politics After Thailand’s Election: Survive or Decline

By Punchada Sirivunnabood
The Move Forward Party's victory dealt a blow against the politics of patronage, but it may be too soon to write it off.

Will Thailand’s Move Forward Party Give Up on Lese-Majeste Reform? 

Will Thailand’s Move Forward Party Give Up on Lese-Majeste Reform? 

By David Hutt
Even if it puts off amending the royal defamation law for now, change is probably inevitable given shifts in public attitudes toward the monarchy.
How Thailand’s Move Forward Party Painted Bangkok Orange

How Thailand’s Move Forward Party Painted Bangkok Orange

By David Matijasevich
The party’s capture of 32 of the capital’s 33 parliamentary constituencies may serve as a crucial bulwark against conservative interference.

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