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Thailand military
What’s Next for US-Thailand Military Ties Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
News of military helicopter sales have led to speculation about what we might expect in this realm.
Thailand’s Forgotten Insurgency
By Austin Bodetti
The Thai government has shown little interest in confronting the growing violence in the south.
Thailand’s New Army Chief Makes First Singapore Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Chalermchai Sitthisad made his introductory trip to the city-state this week after taking over his new post late last year.
Thailand's Political Crisis Runs Deeper Than the Military Wants to Admit
By Eugene Mark
The crisis is not an elite competition but an ideological one.
More China Tanks for Thailand?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Indications are that Bangkok will look to procure more tanks from Beijing in 2017.
What’s Next for Russia-Thailand Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent meeting offers a window into the current state of the relationship.
When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
2017 could finally see some progress on a high-profile deal.
The Truth About Thailand’s 2017 Defense Budget ‘Hike’
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The increase in defense spending needs to be put into proper perspective.
What Does Thailand's Referendum Result Mean?
By Shawn W. Crispin
There are competing interpretations about what the "yes" vote represents.
The Dark Secrets of Thailand’s Military
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
One bold woman has thrown the institution into controversy in her pursuit of justice.
Militarism in Thailand and Myanmar: A Role Reversal in the Making?
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Militarism seems to be migrating from the latter to the former at a speedy rate.
In Thailand, What Does the End of Thaksin's Silence Mean?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The ex-premier's decision to break his self-imposed silence raises some interesting questions.