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Yingluck Shinawatra
Behind the Mask: Thailand’s Latest Political Movement Takes to the Streets
The masked protesters are the latest development in an ongoing fight for political control.
White Lions: Bangkok Men Charged with Illegal Wildlife Trading
A house raid highlights Thailand’s battle with illegal wildlife trading.
The Case of Chai Rachawat: Internet Freedom According to Yingluck Shinawatra
A Thai cartoonist has been sued and charged for offending the nation’s PM.
Southeast Asia’s Twittering Heads of State
SE Asian leaders are becoming increasingly savvy with social media. The results have been positive–mostly.
Preah Vihear Temple: Redrawing Jungle Lines
Thai and Cambodian lawyers are making their cases for Preah Vihear Temple in The Hague this week.
More Than Words Needed on Southern Thailand
Although a welcome development, the latest agreement to hold peace talks is hardly sufficient for ending the conflict.
Justice or Politics in Thailand?
Some say former PM Abhisit is rightfully being charged for supressing the red shirts; other see the case as business as usual.
How Rice is Causing a Crisis in Thailand
After years as the world’s top rice exporter, Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra’s populist policies are causing serious problems.
Politics Meets Poverty in Southeast Asia
Governments are spending vast sums to reduce crushing poverty. While the cause is a noble one the reasoning and approach may be faulty.
Cloudy Forecast for U.S.-Thai Ties?
Thailand is delaying a decision on a NASA airstrip request. What does it say about relations?
Coup Talk and Thailand
Thailand has a long history of military coups. There are several reasons why another one may be brewing.
Thailand’s Forgotten War
The deadly conflict unfolding in Thailand’s south may not always make headlines. But terrorists in the region are showing a troubling ruthlessness.