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Thaksin Shinawatra
Thai Amnesty Paves Way for Thaksin’s Return
Thailand’s parliament passes a controversial bill that will allow former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to return.
Does Thai Amnesty Bill Herald Thaksin’s Return?
Amid debate over a proposed amnesty bill, tensions rise and rumors of a coup grip Thailand.
Thailand’s Proposed Amnesty Law Sows Seeds of Discontent
Protestors are filling Bangkok’s streets, calling for justice for past political bloodshed.
Thailand’s Little-Known Peace Process
Can a Malaysia-facilitated initiative finally bring an end to conflict in Southern Thailand?
Behind the Mask: Thailand’s Latest Political Movement Takes to the Streets
The masked protesters are the latest development in an ongoing fight for political control.
The Case of Chai Rachawat: Internet Freedom According to Yingluck Shinawatra
A Thai cartoonist has been sued and charged for offending the nation’s PM.
Thai Activist Jailed for 11 Years on Lese Majeste Charges
Thai magazine editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk has been charged with insulting the king.
Justice or Politics in Thailand?
Some say former PM Abhisit is rightfully being charged for supressing the red shirts; other see the case as business as usual.
Thailand’s Tricky Extraditions
The case of a Ukrainian accused of dealing in child porn pushes Thailand’s extradition process into the spotlight.
Coup Talk and Thailand
Thailand has a long history of military coups. There are several reasons why another one may be brewing.
Waiting for Thaksin
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seems bound to return to Thailand. If he does, will it spark unrest?
Genie Out of Bottle in Thailand
Thailand’s political elites are struggling to cope with the concept of a popular mandate. But Thais are increasingly demanding accountability.