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U.S.-Thailand relations

September 23, 2019
The Trouble with Thailand
By Chonthicha Jangrew
Despite this year’s “elections,” Thailand is no democracy.

July 10, 2019
Top US Asia Diplomat to Visit Japan, Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand in First Overseas Trip
By Ankit Panda
David R. Stilwell, the new U.S. assistant secretary for East Asia and the Pacific, is off to the region in his first trip.

August 27, 2016
Thailand's Future After the Constitutional Referendum
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss Thailand's new constitution and upcoming Asian summits.

December 19, 2015
U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Investigated for Lèse Majesté
By Joshua Kurlantzick
It is a move that does not augur well for U.S.-Thailand relations.

December 02, 2015
US Downgrades Thailand on Aviation Safety
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Civil aviation body goes to Category 2 for the first time in nearly two decades.

October 18, 2015
Is the US Giving Myanmar a Free Pass?
By Hunter Marston
The U.S. can do better than to treat Myanmar’s democratic progress as “good enough.”

September 16, 2015
Does Thailand Really Want to Join the TPP?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bangkok is uttering maybes. But it is unclear if it can get to yes.

May 29, 2015
Did Thailand Just Approve a New US Aircraft Basing Request?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The answer is more complex than it appears.

May 28, 2015
Thailand Mulls New US Aircraft Basing Request
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington wants to use Thai airports to base planes assisting in the ongoing migrant crisis.

April 14, 2015
US Nominates New Envoy to Thailand Amid Strained Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move comes following a six month vacancy for the post.

February 27, 2015
The Rebalance in Southeast Asia: Not About Containment
By Carl Thayer
Far from trying to “contain” China, the U.S. is focusing on a wide array of initiatives with regional actors.

February 26, 2015
US, Japan Cautiously Rebuild Ties With Thailand
By Hana Rudolph
Concerned at rising Chinese influence since last year’s coup, the two countries adopt a pragmatic approach.
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