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Thailand post-coup election
![A New Era of Intolerance in Thailand? A New Era of Intolerance in Thailand?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-31_18-46-57.jpg)
A New Era of Intolerance in Thailand?
By Shawn W. Crispin
Rising nationalism after the king's death could signal worrying days ahead for the country.
![Thailand's New Constitution: A Threat to Religious Freedom? Thailand's New Constitution: A Threat to Religious Freedom?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-01_13-42-23.jpg)
Thailand's New Constitution: A Threat to Religious Freedom?
By Mong Palatino
A problematic provision sheds light on a thorny issue.
![Thailand's New Constitution: A Blow to Rights? Thailand's New Constitution: A Blow to Rights?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-01_13-42-23.jpg)
Thailand's New Constitution: A Blow to Rights?
By Mong Palatino
Despite the approval of the Thai charter, its content remains worrying.
![Who's Behind Thailand's Deadly Bomb Blasts? Who's Behind Thailand's Deadly Bomb Blasts?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
Who's Behind Thailand's Deadly Bomb Blasts?
By Shawn W. Crispin
Early signs suggest that the culprits may be southern insurgents more so than political opponents of the junta.
![The Dark Secrets of Thailand’s Military The Dark Secrets of Thailand’s Military](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-02_18-44-35.jpg)
The Dark Secrets of Thailand’s Military
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
One bold woman has thrown the institution into controversy in her pursuit of justice.
![Thailand’s Prayut ‘Won’t Resign’ if Referendum Fails Thailand’s Prayut ‘Won’t Resign’ if Referendum Fails](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-02_18-44-35.jpg)
Thailand’s Prayut ‘Won’t Resign’ if Referendum Fails
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A comment likely to feed into international concerns about the junta’s lasting grip on power.
![Thailand's Constitutional Referendum: A Hobson's Choice Thailand's Constitutional Referendum: A Hobson's Choice](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
Thailand's Constitutional Referendum: A Hobson's Choice
By Shawn W. Crispin
A climate of fear all but ensures the upcoming vote will be far from an expression of popular will.
![Thailand’s Absurd ‘Red Bowl’ Sedition Threat Thailand’s Absurd ‘Red Bowl’ Sedition Threat](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-02_18-44-35.jpg)
Thailand’s Absurd ‘Red Bowl’ Sedition Threat
By Mong Palatino
The junta’s fear of threats to its rule -- and suppression of freedoms -- has reached a new high.
![US Urges Thailand to Restore Democracy, Respect Rights US Urges Thailand to Restore Democracy, Respect Rights](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
US Urges Thailand to Restore Democracy, Respect Rights
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sarah Sewell reiterates Washington’s call in a meeting with junta chief Prayut Chan-o-cha.
![Why Thailand’s Next Election May Not Matter Why Thailand’s Next Election May Not Matter](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-01_13-42-23.jpg)
Why Thailand’s Next Election May Not Matter
By Prashanth Parameswaran
There are already signs that upcoming polls may be little more than a faux election.
![How Thailand’s Junta Abuses Its Critics How Thailand’s Junta Abuses Its Critics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-02_18-44-35.jpg)
How Thailand’s Junta Abuses Its Critics
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
One junta critic on the treatment he and his family are receiving under the ruling junta.
![Thailand’s Junta Chief Pledges New Elections in 2017 Thailand’s Junta Chief Pledges New Elections in 2017](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-09_14-42-14.jpg)
Thailand’s Junta Chief Pledges New Elections in 2017
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Premier says much-awaited polls will take place next year regardless of the fate of a new draft constitution.
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