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Thailand constitution

November 17, 2020
Thai Lawmakers Debate Demands for Constitutional Changes
By Associated Press
The government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is hoping to defuse protesters' calls for far-reaching reform.

September 29, 2020
What Lies Behind Thailand’s Hashtag Republicanism?
By Sebastian Strangio
The trending call for a republic hinted at the depth of discontent running beneath the current protest movement.

February 16, 2019
How Anand Panyarachun Shaped Modern Thailand
By Luke Hunt
A new biography details the life of a former Thai prime minister.

January 29, 2019
What Thailand’s Elections Can and Can’t Do for its Democracy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the holding of an elusive election in the Southeast Asian state would be a notable step in the restoration of democratic rule, the harder work of managing wider political divisions lies ahead.

January 30, 2018
The Dangerous Buddhist Card in Thailand’s New Constitution
By Khemthong Tongsakulrungruang
The ruling junta’s use of religion to boost its legitimacy brings risks for the country.

July 03, 2017
A US-Thailand Alliance Boost Under Trump and Prayut?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though an upcoming summit meeting offers room for both sides to boost the relationship, there are also lingering challenges.

June 22, 2017
Thailand's Winding Road to Democracy
By Alexi Demetriadi
Thailand's latest constitution set a roadmap for elections, but analysts fear true democracy may never return.

September 02, 2016
Thailand's New Constitution: A Threat to Religious Freedom?
By Mong Palatino
A problematic provision sheds light on a thorny issue.

August 17, 2016
Thailand's New Constitution: A Blow to Rights?
By Mong Palatino
Despite the approval of the Thai charter, its content remains worrying.

May 13, 2016
Thailand's Constitutional Referendum: A Hobson's Choice
By Shawn W. Crispin
A climate of fear all but ensures the upcoming vote will be far from an expression of popular will.

September 08, 2015
What Thailand's Rejected Constitution Means
By Shawn W. Crispin
The country moves back to square one.

April 18, 2015
Thailand Completes Troubling New Constitution
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first draft of the charter contains some worrying provisions.
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