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Thailand

A New Era for Thailand?
The landslide victory by Yingluck Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party promises to usher in a period of reconciliation. But the country is still deeply divided.

Thailand Election Results
Yingluck Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party wins 263 seats in Thailand’s election, with the Democrats snagging 162.

Opposition Wins Thai Election
Yingluck Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party secures a majority in Thailand’s elections as Abhisit Vejjajiva concedes.
Thailand Readies for Election
Thais head to the polls Sunday, with Yingluck Shinawatra’s party hoping to secure a clear majority. But would a coup follow a Peua Thai triumph?

Thailand's 'Vote No' Campaign
Thailand’s Yellow Shirts, disillusioned over corruption, are urging voters to vote ‘no’ in next week’s election.

Thai Spies?
Cambodia and Thailand exchange claims over spying as they try to stoke some distracting nationalist sentiment.
Yingluck and Gender Politics
Yingluck Shinawatra looks in with a chance of becoming Thailand’s first female prime minister. Don’t get excited yet.

Free Speech in Thailand
Thailand‘s lèse-majesté laws are notorious. But do Thais care enough to get behind a push ahead of elections to amend the rules?

China and Thai-Cambodia Spat
China could use its good ties with both Thailand and Cambodia to restrain the two—and boost its own standing.

ASEAN: Losing Its Way?
Ambitious plans for an ASEAN Community look to be languishing. Regional nations playing politics with conflict aren’t helping.
Thaksin's Sister Takes Stage
Exiled Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s sister is set to run for the premiership.
Flashes of ASEAN Brilliance
Burma was, as usual, a low point at the latest ASEAN summit. But there was good news on the environment.