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Thaksin Shinawatra
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.
Thailand’s Provocative Protesters
By Mong Palatino
Past demonstrations may give insight into the current Yellow Shirt/Red Shirt clashes.
Thai Tensions Escalate as Protests Gain Momentum
Yellow Shirts lash out against Yingluck, Thaksin, and one unfortunate journalist.
Thailand: Same Faces, New Crisis
Attempts to pass an amnesty bill have taken Thailand to the brink of yet another political crisis.
Indonesia Strike for Pay Hike; Thai Protest vs. Amnesty Bill
Indonesians push for an increased minimum wage as Thais rally against corruption.
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?