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Thailand

Year of ASEAN Opposition?
Opposition politicians have made big gains in many Southeast Asian nations. It’s a sign of the public’s frustration.

Can Yingluck Fix Cambodia Ties?
The election of Yingluck Shinawatra has raised hopes that Thailand can improve its prickly ties with Cambodia. But will the Thai Army get in the way?

Abhisit's Farewell
Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has been gracious in defeat. Will he make a comeback?

ASEAN: The Next Generation
ASEAN governments are finding themselves in a new era. The US should support these developments.
Yingluck Faces Thai Insurgency
Thaksin Shinawatra didn’t have much success tackling the insurgency in Thailand’s south. Will Yingluck do better?

Thailand's Military Crisis?
A spate of mishaps has raised questions over the way Thailand’s military is spending its money.

Trouble Brewing in Thailand?
Is the killing of a Cambodian soldier along the border with Thailand a sign of Thai domestic troubles to come?
North Korea’s Underground Railway
The sleepy Thai district of Chiang Saen has become a key transit hub for North Korean refugees. But it’s leaving Bangkok with a political headache.

ICJ Rules on Preah Vihear
The ICJ rules that Thailand and Cambodia should withdraw their troops from the site of a disputed temple.

Upbeat on Thai-Cambodia Ties
The election of Yingluck Shinawatra could put relations between Thailand and Cambodia back on track.
What China Can Learn from Thailand
The Thai opposition’s election triumph should act as a warning to China’s leaders – they resist political change at their peril.

Football Nationalism
Southeast Asian governments have been keen to jump on the football bandwagon. It’s better than warmongering.