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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.
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.
A Possible Upside to the US-China Trade War
By Yigal Chazan
Southeast Asian countries may gain from shifting production linked to the tit-for-tat tariff dispute.
Environmental Defenders Under Pressure Across Southeast Asia
By Jenny Denton
A recent regional forum addressed the “global crisis” of killings and abuses linked to land.
Making Sense of India's Revived Interests in BIMSTEC
By Harsh V. Pant
For New Delhi, BIMSTEC is about reimagining India’s strategic geography altogether.
What’s in Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Project?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A development has once again put the spotlight on Bangkok’s decades-old aspirations in this domain.
Reckoning With Human Rights Violations in Thailand's Extraterritorial Investments
By Wora Suk
As Thailand's investments across ASEAN increase, the country must commit to human rights due diligence that has been lacking.
Thai Junta Shows No Signs of Halting Assault on Human Rights
By Katherine Gerson
The Thai government must face greater international pressure to deliver on its promise to lift political restrictions.
Thailand's Legendary Marijuana
By Peter Maguire
Recently, there have been signs that the Thai government is softening its stance on marijuana.
What to Make of Recurring Fears of Jihadism in Southern Thailand?
By Eugene Mark
Ending the local conflict should be a priority, lest the status quo change significantly.
Exercise Cobra Gold Reflecting US Renewed Focus in Asia
By Eugene Mark
The Trump administration has demonstrated a willingness to engage Southeast Asian leaders of different stripes.