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Thai Court Bans Progressive Politician From Political Office for Life
By Sebastian Strangio
Pannika Wanich, a former MP for the now-dissolved Future Forward Party, is accused of "ethical breaches" over Facebook posts she made more than a decade ago.
A Role Reversal for Bangkok’s Middle Class
By Jason Johnson
Residents of Thailand's capital have historically come down on the side of conservatism and reaction. They now loom as a force for reform.
Homecoming in Thailand
By Sribala Subramanian
The King’s estranged son visits Bangkok shortly before a dramatic realignment in Thai politics.
Changing Thailand: New Ideology, Old Politics
By Watcharin Rattanataymee
Despite the PM vote setback, the success of the Move Forward Party during the election has created a new dynamic in Thai politics – one that is likely to persist.
Thai Court Acquits Protesters of Threatening Queen’s Motorcade
By Sebastian Strangio
The case was a rare example of moderation in a case involving the sensitive subject of the Thai monarchy.
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.
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.
Lèse-majesté Abolition Push Is Gaining Ground in Thailand
By David Hutt
In the May election, a significant number of Thais are expected to vote for a party that has spoken about the need to reform – or even abolish – the lèse-majesté law.
Thailand’s Lese-Majeste Cases Are a Travesty of Justice
By Kevin Bell
Courts are trying political activists for insulting the country's king, while sidestepping any discussion about what they actually said and whether it was true.
Thai Political Activist Jailed for Mocking, Impersonating Queen
By Sebastian Strangio
Jatuporn Saeoueng was convicted of insulting Queen Suthida by impersonating her at a demonstration in October 2020.
How Lese Majeste Laws Are Eroding Free Speech in Southeast Asia
By Samantha Holmes
Lese majeste laws are irreconcilable with freedom of expression.
Airline Apologizes for Tweet Poking Fun at Thailand’s King
By Sebastian Strangio
An April Fool's tweet referenced the apparently volatile relationship between King Vajiralongkorn and his consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi.
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