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Thailand Under the Junta
By Rohan Radheya
Daily life in Thailand under the ruling military junta, which took power in a May 22 coup.
Cambodian Defense Delegation Visits Thailand Amid Tensions
By Ankit Panda
A Cambodian delegation led by General Tea Banh visited Thailand to discuss defense cooperation, among other issues.
What Will Thailand’s Post-Coup 'Democracy' Look Like?
By Joshua Kurlantzick
When democracy does return to Thailand it will surely be very unlike anything the country has seen before.
Thailand’s ‘Happy’ Coup
By Mong Palatino
The generals have taken over the country, and they want the people to be happy about it.
China Slowdown To Hit Asia Hard
By Anthony Fensom
Commodity exporters and emerging economies are exposed to any slowdown in the Chinese economy.
Free Speech Under Attack in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
Mainstream and social media are increasingly the target of state censorship in the region.
Tense Times in Thailand
By Mark Fenn
Hoping to destroy the pro-Thaksin forces once and for all, the military is taking a much tougher line this time around.
Thailand’s Déjà-Coup
By Lee Jones
Why the current military intervention is as doomed to fail as the last one was.
Thailand's Military Crackdown
By Rohan Radheya
Thailand's protests and military crackdown are not just happening in Bangkok. A look at a recent event in Chiang Mai.
Understanding Thailand's Coup
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Vikram Nehru about the root causes of political tensions, the regional implications, and the fate of Thailand's democracy.
Thailand’s Coup Just One Sign of Southeast Asia’s Regression From Democracy
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Southeast Asia’s rollback from democracy reflects a worrying global trend toward anti-democratic political change.
Coup ‘Favors’ ANZ and Sumitomo Mitsui Bank Bid
By Luke Hunt
The Thai junta has been quick to re-establish international banking ties.