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Instability Hits Thailand’s Economy

Instability Hits Thailand’s Economy

By James Parker
Markets take note of the escalating protests as the Bank of Thailand makes a surprise rate cut.
Thai Tensions Escalate as Protests Gain Momentum

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: Protestors Whistling Their Way to Democracy

Thailand’s politics, yet again, takes an extra-parliamentary turn.

Cambodia Cheers ICJ Ruling on Preah Vihear

Cambodia Cheers ICJ Ruling on Preah Vihear

Unanimous decision in favor of Cambodia’s claim to surrounding temple grounds.

Thailand: Same Faces, New Crisis

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Southeast Asia Scales Down on Subsidies

Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have recently downgraded key subsidies. Public response is mixed.

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