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Thaksin Shinawatra
Thailand: The Limits of Absolute Power
By James Buchanan
General Prayut's power may be unlimited on paper, but in reality he is curtailed on several fronts.
Southeast Asia's 'Proxy' Presidents
By Mong Palatino
Myanmar isn’t the first case where a Southeast Asian country has recently been led by an alleged ‘proxy.’
The Rise of State Capitalism in Thailand
By Joshua Kurlantzick
How the Thaksin era ushered in the reign of state capitalism in Thailand.
In Thailand, What Does the End of Thaksin's Silence Mean?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The ex-premier's decision to break his self-imposed silence raises some interesting questions.
Thailand’s Ruling Junta Faces Impeachment Dilemma
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Stakes are raised as Yingluck’s impeachment proceedings progress.
Thailand’s Ruling Junta Threatens To 'Take Action' If Protests Occur
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Impeachment proceedings against ex-premier could deepen political divide; spark violence.
Understanding Thailand's Coup
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Vikram Nehru about the root causes of political tensions, the regional implications, and the fate of Thailand's democracy.
Thai Military Declares Martial Law, Denies Coup
By Zachary Keck
The Thai military has declared martial law, deployed in the streets of Bangkok and seized media outlets.
Street Protests: Holding A Country Ransom
By Andong Peng
Crowds in capital cities are exercising a disproportionate influence on political crises – and they are being abetted by inadequate foreign reporting
Thailand Election by the Numbers
By Mong Palatino
Despite strong overall voter turnout, some Thais were left unable to cast a ballot.
Elections No Fix for Thailand’s Political Problems
By Tim LaRocco
The fissures from the Shinawatra era run deep, and won’t be bridged any time soon.
Can the King’s Speech Pacify Thailand?
By Wenchi Yu
While offering a temporary respite from the protests, the aging King cannot solve the broader issues dividing Thailand.