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Yingluck Shinawatra
Instability Hits Thailand’s Economy
By James Parker
Thai Tensions Escalate as Protests Gain Momentum
Yellow Shirts lash out against Yingluck, Thaksin, and one unfortunate journalist.
Thailand: Protestors Whistling Their Way to Democracy
Thailand’s politics, yet again, takes an extra-parliamentary turn.
Cambodia Cheers ICJ Ruling on Preah Vihear
Unanimous decision in favor of Cambodia’s claim to surrounding temple grounds.
Thailand: Same Faces, New Crisis
Attempts to pass an amnesty bill have taken Thailand to the brink of yet another political crisis.
Thai Amnesty Paves Way for Thaksin’s Return
Thailand’s parliament passes a controversial bill that will allow former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to return.
Thailand Opposition Behaving Badly
MPs from Thailand’s opposition party recently acted up in parliament, losing political ground in the process.
Thai Negotiating Skills Found Wanting
Thailand continues to struggle with its neighbors. Attempts at negotiations are not helping matters.
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.
Thai Rice Subsidies: Disaster in the Making
The populist scheme is creating growing distortions, and threatens Thailand’s debt rating.
Southeast Asia Scales Down on Subsidies
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have recently downgraded key subsidies. Public response is mixed.