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Thailand coup
The Thai Playbook for Myanmar’s Coup Leaders
By Zachary Abuza
Myanmar's generals could look to their eastern neighbor for tips on how to preserve their hold on power.
What Does Thailand’s New Defense Budget Say About its Future Military Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new budget numbers for the country.
Thailand’s Coup Leader Completes Engineered Ballot Box Win
By Grant Peck
With parliament’s unsurprising vote, Prayut Chan-o-cha has completed an engineered effort to prolong his rule as premier.
What Does Thailand’s Royal Shockwave Mean for its Future Politics?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what an unprecedented development might mean for upcoming elections and the country’s political future.
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.
Thailand’s Inequality Challenge Looms Large Ahead of 2019 Elections
By Alphonsus Pettit
A recent report suggests that the problem is only worsening, posing another headache for the junta ahead of polls next year.
US, Thailand to Launch 2017 Cobra Gold Military Exercises
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Asia’s largest multinational drill will kick off on February 14.
Thai Patience With Junta Rule May End When the King Dies
By Hunter Marston
Will Thai citizens tolerate the Junta's rule without their beloved king?
A Brief History of the Coup d'État in the Asia-Pacific
By Ankit Panda
Across Asia in the 20th and 21st centuries, the coup d'etat has been a well-documented phenomenon.
The Year of Living Crazily: Thailand One Year After the Coup
By John Sifton
It's been one year since Thailand's coup, and there are no signs of democracy's return.
What the Turmoil in Thailand’s Palace Means for Thai Politics (Perhaps)
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Part two of a series, looking at the implications of the struggle to control the royal succession in Thailand.
Thailand: Murder in the Land of Smiles
By Tom Vater
The country’s tourism sector is taking a hit following a high-profile murder case and a bungled police response.
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