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Thailand’s Buffet Cabinet 2.0: A Case of Political Indigestion

Thailand’s Buffet Cabinet 2.0: A Case of Political Indigestion

By Douglas Rhein and William Jones
With a reformist opposition gathering strength, Thai officials may see the current government as the last chance to gorge themselves at the public's expense.

Orange-Clad Move Forward Supporters Turn Out For Prime Ministerial Vote

Orange-Clad Move Forward Supporters Turn Out For Prime Ministerial Vote

By Cory Wright
Hundreds of the party's supporters voiced their excitement, and disappointment, as Parliament voted against the MFP leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat.
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.

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.

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.

How Thailand’s Myanmar Policy Could Change Under Move Forward

How Thailand’s Myanmar Policy Could Change Under Move Forward

By Sebastian Strangio
Assuming he is able to form government, Pita Limjaroenrat has promised significant changes to the Thai government's approach toward its conflict-torn neighbor.

Thailand’s Desire For Change Runs Deeper Than the Election Results

Thailand’s Desire For Change Runs Deeper Than the Election Results

By Jittip Mongkolnchaiarunya
The outcome of the polls on May 14 was built on years of painstaking efforts by the country's civil society organizations.
Thai Opposition Coalition Unveils 23-Point Policy Platform

Thai Opposition Coalition Unveils 23-Point Policy Platform

By Sebastian Strangio
The pact enshrines many of the Move Forward Party's most ambitious reforms, but does not include its plans to amend the lese-majeste law.

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