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Thailand politics
Pavin Chachavalpongpun on Thailand's Politics
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The wild world of Thai politics in 2019 and beyond.
What Thailand’s Elections Can and Can’t Do for its Democracy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
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.
Thailand’s Democracy Cannot Survive Another Election Delay
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Failure by the government to keep to the recently announced date could lead to political instability.
It’s Official: Thailand Has an Election Date
By Tassanee Vejpongsa and Kaweewit Kaewjinda
Now will the country actually go to the polls as scheduled on March 24 -- and will elections make a difference?
Thailand-Czech Republic Defense Ties in the Headlines With First Prime Minister Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the focus of the trip was on economic issues, security ties were also in focus as well.
Challenges and Opportunities in Negotiating Constitutional Reforms in Post-Election Thailand
By Chonlawit Sirikupt
Working around the “menu of manipulation” -- the tactics by which authoritarian regimes achieve a semblance of democratic legitimacy.
Inside Thailand’s Miracle Cave Rescue
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with one of the key witnesses to an incident that sparked global attention last year.
Thailand’s Inequality Challenge Looms Large Ahead of 2019 Elections
By Alphonsus Pettit
A recent report suggests that the problem is only worsening, posing another headache for the junta ahead of polls next year.
However Thailand Votes, the Military Is Set to Retain Influence
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
This time around, Thailand’s elections, slated for February 2019, look like they will actually materialize. But can they rescue its troubled democracy?
Vietnam-Thailand Military Ties in the Headlines With Air Force Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the defense aspect of ties between both sides.
Thailand’s Politics Heat Up Ahead of Elusive Election
By Luke Hunt
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.
What’s Behind the Thailand King’s Rising Security Force?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another data point has shed light on ongoing efforts to strengthen the security around Thailand’s new monarch and its significance.