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Why Thailand’s New Military-Monarchy Alliance Is a Bad Sign for Democracy
June 21, 2019

Why Thailand’s New Military-Monarchy Alliance Is a Bad Sign for Democracy

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
New alignments between established forces suggest a bleak outlook for those yearning for change.

Final Election Results Leave Thailand Divided
May 10, 2019

Final Election Results Leave Thailand Divided

By Grant Peck
The final results of the March election give no party an absolute majority and suggest that political divisions will remain if not intensify.
Thailand’s Democracy Cannot Survive Another Election Delay
January 24, 2019

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.

Is Time Running Out for Thailand’s Elusive Election?
April 20, 2018

Is Time Running Out for Thailand’s Elusive Election?

By Erin Cook
Impatience is growing after multiple delays.

The Neverending Story of Thailand’s Elusive Election
February 01, 2018

The Neverending Story of Thailand’s Elusive Election

By Erin Cook
Polls are once again set to be postponed, delaying the country’s return to civilian, democratic rule.

Specter of Instability Rising Again in Thailand
June 04, 2015

Specter of Instability Rising Again in Thailand

By Shawn W. Crispin
New rounds of confrontation seem more likely than long-term reconciliation.

The Rice and Fall of Yingluck Shinawatra
May 21, 2015

The Rice and Fall of Yingluck Shinawatra

By Asit K. Biswas, Matthew J. Kastner and Cecilia Tortajada
The former Thai prime minister faces a potential jail term over a bungled rice scheme.
Thailand’s Big Step Backwards
March 05, 2015

Thailand’s Big Step Backwards

By Sam Michael
In abandoning its democratic ideals, the country risks a return to a pre-modern era.

The U.S. Needs to Get Tough on Thailand
February 18, 2015

The U.S. Needs to Get Tough on Thailand

By David A. Merkel
By ignoring the democratic regression, Washington is sending dangerous signals to the rest of the region.

Thailand Scores Low on Political Rights
February 08, 2015

Thailand Scores Low on Political Rights

By Mong Palatino
A new report underscores the worsening political situation in Thailand.

Prayuth Installed as Thai Prime Minister
August 22, 2014

Prayuth Installed as Thai Prime Minister

By Clint Richards
The junta appears intent on forestalling the Thaksins’ return to political power.
Thailand’s Rice Scheme Post-Mortem
July 24, 2014

Thailand’s Rice Scheme Post-Mortem

By Steve Finch
The nation remains as divided as ever over the fallout from the Shinawatras’ controversial rice subsidies.

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