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February 01, 2023
The Ebb and Flow of Protest in Thailand
By James Buchanan
With street politics halted and parliamentary politics effectively on hold until the election, Thailand feels in limbo.
February 08, 2022
In Thailand, the COVID-19 Pandemic Unites Old Factions in Discontent
By Meghan Murphy
Old "yellow" vs. "red" divides have been transcended by a generalized discontent with the political status quo.
June 24, 2021
Thai Protesters Return to the Streets After 3-Month Hiatus
By Sebastian Strangio
Demonstrators renewed their calls for charter reform and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
December 09, 2020
The LGBT Community Joins the Thai Protests
By Ana Salvá
Renewed demands for equal rights from Thailand’s LGBT activists have accompanied the recent pro-democracy protests.
November 17, 2020
Thailand Protests at a Tipping Point
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Tamara Loos.
August 07, 2020
Thai Protesters Threaten Escalation as Police Make Arrests
By Associated Press
The government cracked down on Friday with the arrests of some high-profile members of the pro-democracy movement.
July 20, 2020
After Mass Protest, Thailand’s Pro-Democracy Activists Look to Keep Momentum
By Associated Press
Activists followed up the 2,000-strong demonstration on Saturday with smaller protests.
February 08, 2020
Cambodia and Thailand: A Story of Swapping Transitions, or Something Else?
By Andrew Nachemson
A closer look at the evolution of regime dynamics in the two countries in recent years.
September 23, 2019
The Trouble with Thailand
By Chonthicha Jangrew
Despite this year’s “elections,” Thailand is no democracy.
June 06, 2019
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.
June 01, 2019
Thailand’s Stolen Election
By Zachary Abuza
An illegitimate election risks prolonging the country’s problems.
May 23, 2019
Thai Court Blocks Anti-Junta Politician From Parliament Seat
By Kaweewit Kaewjinda
Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn faces yet another legal challenge that his supporters see as politically-motivated.
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