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Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Joins With Former Rival to Form Government

Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Joins With Former Rival to Form Government

By Sebastian Strangio
The marriage of convenience between Pheu Thai and the United Thai Nation Party reflects the stunning political realignment that has occurred since May's general election.

Prayut Has Retired, but His Undemocratic Legacy Will Live On

Prayut Has Retired, but His Undemocratic Legacy Will Live On

By Mark S. Cogan
During his nine years in power, the general turned Thailand’s judiciary, and its Constitutional Court in particular, into a weapon for advancing and safeguarding conservative interests.
How New Electoral Rules Shaped the Outcome of Thailand’s Election

How New Electoral Rules Shaped the Outcome of Thailand’s Election

By Daniel C. O’Neill and Amanda R. Jaroenpokasap
The changes, which included the shift from a single to a dual ballot system, had a different impact than was generally predicted.

Thailand’s Opposition Parties Score Resounding Election Victory

Thailand’s Opposition Parties Score Resounding Election Victory

By Sebastian Strangio
The progressive Move Forward Party is poised for a stunning win in Sunday’s vote, but its ability to form the next government is far from guaranteed.

Thai Opposition Parties Tracking Well Ahead of General Election

Thai Opposition Parties Tracking Well Ahead of General Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Two surveys conducted earlier this month show the opposition Pheu Thai Party and Move Forward Party commanding significant support among the electorate.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

How Thailand’s Upcoming Election May Alter Its Foreign Policy

How Thailand’s Upcoming Election May Alter Its Foreign Policy

By Arin Chinnasathian and Karen Lee
Thai citizens will be faced with a choice between the current stagnant approach, and a more modern, relevant, and adaptive foreign policy.

From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election

From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election

By Robin Vochelet
Once at the forefront of the youthful protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, activists weigh in on the stakes of the upcoming polls.
Party Policies, Factional Politics, and the 2023 Election in Thailand

Party Policies, Factional Politics, and the 2023 Election in Thailand

By Punchada Sirivunnabood
While the country's parties are crafting new populist pitches to Thai voters, factional politics still reigns supreme.

Prayut Closes the Gap in Preferred Choice for Thailand’s Next PM

Prayut Closes the Gap in Preferred Choice for Thailand’s Next PM

By Sebastian Strangio
A new poll shows the Thai leader as the preferred candidate among respondents in the capital Bangkok.

Thailand’s Prayut Changes Party, Says Willing to Remain PM

Thailand’s Prayut Changes Party, Says Willing to Remain PM

By Sebastian Strangio
The leader has officially joined the United Thai Nation Party, in the hope of making an impression at this year's election.

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