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Dissolved Thai Party Leaders Warn Against Possible Legal Charges
By Associated Press
The dissolution of the progressive Future Forward Party helped spur the current protests. Now media reports say party leaders face new charges.
Thai Parliament Opens Special Session Over Anti-Government Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite its lifting of a state of emergency last week, there are reasons to doubt the government's willingness to reform.
Thailand’s Protesters Want the World to Know #WhatsHappeningInThailand
By Jake Black
Social media has played an important role in attracting international attention to the movement's struggle for reform.
Thai Protests Inspire Online Calls for Change Next Door in Laos
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand's social media-driven demonstrations have resonated on the far side of the Mekong River.
Defying State of Emergency, Thailand Student Protests Roll Onward
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand student protesters are increasingly drawing support – and tactics – from Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.
Protesters Again Fill the Streets of Bangkok
By Cory Wright
Gathering at the Democracy Monument, protesters then marched on Government House, where the prime minister’s offices are located.
Thailand Imposes ‘Severe’ State of Emergency to Quash Pro-Democracy Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
While the move will dampen public protests, it will do little to address the concerns that have pushed so many Thais into the streets.
Thailand Braces for Fresh Round of Pro-Democracy Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
Protest organizers have vowed to keep up the pressure on the administration of Prayut Chan-o-cha, which is showing few signs of compromising.
Berlin Says Thailand’s King Cannot Reign From German Soil
By Sebastian Strangio
The warning from the German foreign minister comes as the Thai monarchy faces down increasing calls for reform.
Southeast Asia is Rushing Headlong Toward an ‘Asian Fall’
By Daniel P. Grant
The U.S. government needs to prepare for a rash of political crises, as COVID-19 exposes the region's endemic governance failures.
As Thailand’s Protests Gather Momentum, What is the Endgame?
By David Hutt
For those wanting a democratic Thailand, is it more important to keep the military in its barracks or the king in his palaces?
What Lies Behind Thailand’s Hashtag Republicanism?
By Sebastian Strangio
The trending call for a republic hinted at the depth of discontent running beneath the current protest movement.