Thailand politics

Thailand's social media-driven demonstrations have resonated on the far side of the Mekong River.

Thailand student protesters are increasingly drawing support – and tactics – from Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.

Gathering at the Democracy Monument, protesters then marched on Government House, where the prime minister’s offices are located.

While the move will dampen public protests, it will do little to address the concerns that have pushed so many Thais into the streets.

Protest organizers have vowed to keep up the pressure on the administration of Prayut Chan-o-cha, which is showing few signs of compromising.

The warning from the German foreign minister comes as the Thai monarchy faces down increasing calls for reform.

The U.S. government needs to prepare for a rash of political crises, as COVID-19 exposes the region's endemic governance failures.

For those wanting a democratic Thailand, is it more important to keep the military in its barracks or the king in his palaces?

The trending call for a republic hinted at the depth of discontent running beneath the current protest movement.

Young Thais are becoming increasingly fed up with the stifling consensus and repeated military interventions in the country's politics.

The weekend's demonstrations indicate that the momentum for political reform is unlikely to dissipate any time soon.