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Thailand king
![As Coronation Begins, What’s Next for the Thai Monarchy? As Coronation Begins, What’s Next for the Thai Monarchy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19121531216828.jpg)
As Coronation Begins, What’s Next for the Thai Monarchy?
By Grant Peck
King Vajiralongkorn will finally be officially coronated, over two years after the death of beloved King Bhumibol.
![Thailand’s New King Looms Large Amid Post-Election Uncertainty Thailand’s New King Looms Large Amid Post-Election Uncertainty](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-thailand-king.jpg)
Thailand’s New King Looms Large Amid Post-Election Uncertainty
By Luke Hunt
While the country’s political future still remains unclear, the monarch will continue to exert influence in how it is shaped.
![Thailand 2019 Elections: Conflicting Claims as Final Result Wait Continues Thailand 2019 Elections: Conflicting Claims as Final Result Wait Continues](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-282792_1920.jpg)
Thailand 2019 Elections: Conflicting Claims as Final Result Wait Continues
By Kaweewit Kaewjinda and Stephen Wright
Situation intensifies uncertainties about the result as well as the future prospects of the country.
![Prayut in Full Campaign Mode for Thailand’s 2019 Elections Prayut in Full Campaign Mode for Thailand’s 2019 Elections](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-17_20-14-30.jpg)
Prayut in Full Campaign Mode for Thailand’s 2019 Elections
By Associated Press
The premier has intensified his effort to strengthen his brand in the run-up to much-anticipated polls.
![Vietnam-Thailand Military Ties in the Headlines With Air Force Chief Visit Vietnam-Thailand Military Ties in the Headlines With Air Force Chief Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-vietnam-thailand.jpg)
Vietnam-Thailand Military Ties in the Headlines With Air Force Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the defense aspect of ties between both sides.
![Beware the Thailand King’s New Power Play Beware the Thailand King’s New Power Play](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-14_20-21-47.jpg)
Beware the Thailand King’s New Power Play
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
The recent changes to a key advisory body for the monarchy points to the further consolidation of the new Thai king’s power.
![What’s Behind the Thailand King’s Rising Security Force? What’s Behind the Thailand King’s Rising Security Force?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-14_20-21-47.jpg)
What’s Behind the Thailand King’s Rising Security Force?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another data point has shed light on ongoing efforts to strengthen the security around Thailand’s new monarch and its significance.
![Thailand Faces New Era of Uncertainty After Royal Cremation Thailand Faces New Era of Uncertainty After Royal Cremation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-15_17-05-40.jpg)
Thailand Faces New Era of Uncertainty After Royal Cremation
By Luke Hunt
Millions bid a final farewell as a new era beckons.
![Why Is Thailand Delaying Elections Until 2018? Why Is Thailand Delaying Elections Until 2018?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
Why Is Thailand Delaying Elections Until 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at why another postponement of polls has occurred.
![Defending Free Speech in ASEAN Defending Free Speech in ASEAN](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-22_07-00-16.jpg)
Defending Free Speech in ASEAN
By David Hutt
There have been some troubling regional developments on the issue of late.
![The Truth About Thailand's Social Media Surveillance The Truth About Thailand's Social Media Surveillance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-02_18-44-35.jpg)
The Truth About Thailand's Social Media Surveillance
By Mong Palatino
The targeting of government critics is yet another concern in post-coup Thailand.
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