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Yingluck Shinawatra
Beholden to Bangkok: Dialogue in Thailand’s Deep South
By Franco Galdini
A Constitutional Court ruling on Yingluck Shinawatra today could imperil an already stuttering peace process.
Guns, Courts and Dirty Politics Puts Thailand Back on Edge
By Luke Hunt
The killing of an activist adds to tensions in a country that some believe is sliding towards civil war.
Why Can’t Vietnam Grow Better Rice?
By Elisabeth Rosen
Although the country is a major rice exporter, the industry suffers from quality issues.
Bangkok Turmoil and Thailand’s Deep South
By Sasiwan Chingchit
Prospects for peace in South Thailand recede as Bangkok plunges into political turmoil.
Thailand on the Brink
By Mark Fenn
As the capital Bangkok braces for a shutdown, the turmoil looks set to continue.
Southeast Asia: 10 Trends to Watch For in 2014
By Prashanth Parameswaran
From Thai turmoil to ASEAN integration, it promises to be an interesting year for the region.
Protests Greet New Year in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
Price hikes, minimum wage disputes and political corruption spark discontent.
Thai Politics Stifles Peace Talks in Troubled South
Any progress will have to wait until after elections, due February.
A Mexican Drug Cartel is Selling Meth in the Philippines
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Thai protesters brave tear gas and rubber bullets, garment workers in Cambodia stage rally.
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.