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Reckoning With Human Rights Violations in Thailand's Extraterritorial Investments
By Wora Suk
As Thailand's investments across ASEAN increase, the country must commit to human rights due diligence that has been lacking.
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Thailand’s Draconian Cyber Law Sparks Rights Fears
December 23, 2016
Thailand’s Draconian Cyber Law Sparks Rights Fears
Revised law could be yet another blow to freedoms.
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Thailand’s Draconian Cyber Law Sparks Rights Fears
A New Era of Intolerance in Thailand?
November 01, 2016
A New Era of Intolerance in Thailand?
Rising nationalism after the king's death could signal worrying days ahead for the country.
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A New Era of Intolerance in Thailand?
China-Thailand Relations in the Spotlight with Activist Deportation
October 07, 2016
China-Thailand Relations in the Spotlight with Activist Deportation
A recent incident has raised questions about how beholden Bangkok is to Beijing.
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China-Thailand Relations in the Spotlight with Activist Deportation
Torture Under Thailand's Military Junta
October 06, 2016
Torture Under Thailand's Military Junta
A new report exposes the extent of the practice under the current government.
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Torture Under Thailand's Military Junta
The Truth About Thailand's Social Media Surveillance
October 03, 2016
The Truth About Thailand's Social Media Surveillance
The targeting of government critics is yet another concern in post-coup Thailand.
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The Truth About Thailand's Social Media Surveillance
Thailand's New Constitution: A Blow to Rights?
August 17, 2016
Thailand's New Constitution: A Blow to Rights?
Despite the approval of the Thai charter, its content remains worrying.
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Thailand's New Constitution: A Blow to Rights?
The Dark Secrets of Thailand’s Military
July 29, 2016
The Dark Secrets of Thailand’s Military
One bold woman has thrown the institution into controversy in her pursuit of justice.
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The Dark Secrets of Thailand’s Military
Thailand: The Limits of Absolute Power
May 03, 2016
Thailand: The Limits of Absolute Power
General Prayut's power may be unlimited on paper, but in reality he is curtailed on several fronts.
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Thailand: The Limits of Absolute Power
US, Thailand Resume Strategic Dialogue in Boost for Strained Alliance
December 16, 2015
US, Thailand Resume Strategic Dialogue in Boost for Strained Alliance
Washington and Bangkok hold high-level talks for the first time in three years.
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US, Thailand Resume Strategic Dialogue in Boost for Strained Alliance
Thailand’s Junta Chief Warns Against Election Rush
June 19, 2015
Thailand’s Junta Chief Warns Against Election Rush
Thai premier cautions that underlying problems need time to be solved.
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Thailand’s Junta Chief Warns Against Election Rush
Thailand’s New ‘Dictator Law’
April 03, 2015
Thailand’s New ‘Dictator Law’
The ruling junta just replaced martial law with something worse.
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Thailand’s New ‘Dictator Law’
Thailand Won’t Send Prisoners Into The Sea
January 22, 2015
Thailand Won’t Send Prisoners Into The Sea
Government abandons controversial plan following international furor.
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Thailand Won’t Send Prisoners Into The Sea
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Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
February 12, 2019
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.
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