Prime Minister Prayut eyes an extended tenure ahead of the general election due to take place on March 24.

A closer look at what an unprecedented development might mean for upcoming elections and the country’s political future.

The wild world of Thai politics in 2019 and beyond.

While the holding of an elusive election in the Southeast Asian state would be a notable step in the restoration of democratic rule, the harder work of managing wider political divisions lies ahead.

Failure by the government to keep to the recently announced date could lead to political instability.

Now will the country actually go to the polls as scheduled on March 24 -- and will elections make a difference?

Though the focus of the trip was on economic issues, security ties were also in focus as well.

Working around the “menu of manipulation” -- the tactics by which authoritarian regimes achieve a semblance of democratic legitimacy.

A conversation with one of the key witnesses to an incident that sparked global attention last year.

A recent report suggests that the problem is only worsening, posing another headache for the junta ahead of polls next year.

This time around, Thailand’s elections, slated for February 2019, look like they will actually materialize. But can they rescue its troubled democracy?

A recent interaction spotlighted the defense aspect of ties between both sides.

With the new round of hype over potential polls in Thailand has come a focus on parties, players, and who the future prime minister could be.  

Another data point has shed light on ongoing efforts to strengthen the security around Thailand’s new monarch and its significance.

Though specifics are unclear, controversy around the collaboration reflects broader fears that are further fueled by a lack of transparency.

Millions bid a final farewell as a new era beckons.