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Thailand
History Uprooted in Thailand
By James Buchanan
In the kingdom’s turbulent present, the past has come unstuck.
The Sleuth on the Sukhumvit: 25 Years of Noir Fiction With Christopher G. Moore
By Tyler Roney
Noir fiction set in Southeast Asia is particularly popular.
A Temple Under Siege: Wat Phra Dhammakaya
By George Styllis and Patthiya Tongfueng
The fate of a notorious Thai cult hangs in the balance.
Time for ASEAN to Take Human Rights Seriously
By Champa Patel
To serve as a model regional organization, ASEAN can no longer ignore human rights violations.
Sacred Ink: Thailand’s Magic Tattoos
By Jonathan DeHart
Thailand’s ancient tradition of mystical tattooing, known as sak yant, is thriving in the kingdom today.
Thailand After King Bhumibol Adulyadej: Succession, Civil-Military Relations, and Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss royal succession in Thailand.
Next US President's Asia-Pacific Inbox: 8 Issues to Watch in Obama's Final 100 Days
By Ankit Panda
As Obama enters his last hundred days in office, Asia remains in flux.
The Future of Thai Civil-Military Relations: In Desperate Need of Legitimacy
By Adam Wunische
What role will the Royal Thai Armed Forces play in Thai politics in the future? Here are four scenarios.
Bhumibol Adulyadej and Buddhist Kingship in Thailand
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Rama IX served as a revered symbol and also shielded his country from the worst consequences of its political instability.
After Thai King Bhumibol's Death, Succession May Be Delayed
By Ankit Panda
Will Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn step up as Thailand's next monarch?
Thailand Mourns King Bhumibol Adulyadej
By Nick McGrath
Millions of Thai citizens mourn the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on October 13, 2016.