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Thailand politics
Majority Want Thai PM to Leave Office This Month: Poll
By Sebastian Strangio
Two-thirds of respondents agreed with the Thai opposition's argument that the leader's time as military junta chief should count toward his constitutional term limit.
Thai Opposition Seeks to Curtail PM Prayut’s Term in Office
By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai Party claims that the leader's time as the head of Thailand's junta should count toward his eight-year constitutional term limit.
Bangkok’s New Governor is Sending Shockwaves Through Thailand’s Political Landscape
By Pattharapong Rattanasevee
The landslide victory and energetic governing style of Chadchart Sittipunt have implications for politics at the national level.
Key Takeaways From Thailand’s Latest Vote of Confidence Battle
By Tita Sanglee
The vote gave several hints about the likely direction of Thai politics ahead of next year's general election.
Thai PM Survives Vote of Confidence, Setting Stage for 2023 Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Saturday's vote ensures that Prayut Chan-o-cha will serve out the remainder of his term as prime minister.
Thai Activists Targeted With Pegasus Spyware, Claims Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The Citizen Lab, a cybersecurity group, claims that at least 30 prominent activists had their devices infected with the spyware between October 2020 and November 2021.
Leading Thai Opposition Figure Charged With Royal Defamation
By Sebastian Strangio
Piyabutr Saengkanokkul is the second former leader of the banned Future Forward Party to be charged under Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party: The Dark Horse
By Tita Sanglee
Despite not running candidates in this year's by-elections, Anutin Charnivakul's party is quietly gathering political momentum.
Thailand’s Democrat Party: The Gloomy Light at the End of the Tunnel
By Punchada Sirivunnabood
A mere 11 years after its last term in government, the country's oldest party finds itself in the political wilderness.
The Significance of the Long-Awaited Bangkok Gubernatorial Election
By Tita Sanglee
The outcome of the May 22 election will offer clues as to how Thais might vote in the next national polls.
Thai Opposition Figure Charged With Royal Defamation, Cyber Crimes
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of the disbanded Future Forward Party criticized the government for contracting a royal-owned firm to supply COVID-19 vaccines.
Thai Activist Sentenced to 2 Years Prison for Defaming King
By Sebastian Strangio
Narin Kulpongsathron is accused of affixing a sticker to a portrait of King Vajiralongkorn during a political protest in 2020.