Thailand-Myanmar relations

A Myanmar court has suspended their prison sentences, but the 27 Myanmar crewmembers detained with them have not been so lucky.

Bangkok will this week host two separate consultations that will attempt to break the deadlock on Myanmar. Don't expect any dramatic progress.

The failure of the Pheu Thai-led government to communicate with the public uniformly and effectively has created openings for its opponents.

The December 20 meeting in Bangkok will seek a way through the thicket of Myanmar's intertwined conflicts.

Thailand continues to experience the backwash from the internal ructions in Myanmar.

The Pheu Thai government has pledged to play a more active role in the resolution of the conflict in Myanmar.

Can Paetongtarn Shinawatra seize the opportunity to make a break with the repressive policies of past administrations?

Thailand can – and should – be playing a more active role in mediating the Myanmar's expanding conflict.

The former leader met officials from the opposition National Unity Government and a number of ethnic armed groups during recent trips to northern Thailand.

Maris Sangiampongsa, a former ambassador to Australia, Fiji, and Nepal, will replace the outgoing foreign minister, who resigned unexpectedly over the weekend.

The unexpected resignation comes at a time when the Thai policy toward its troubled neighbor remains in flux.