Southern Thailand’s Forgotten Conflict
Bottom Line Up Front Last week 15 people were killed and five others wounded in an insurgent attack on a checkpoint in southern Thailand, […] More
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Governments Shut Down Internet Access to Stem Protests
Bottom Line Up Front A growing number of countries are taking steps to limit internet access for their citizens to suppress unrest and anti-government […] More
Will Order Be Maintained in a Post-Bhumibol Thailand?
After seventy years of rule, Thailand’s King Bhumibol has passed away. As a public figure with largely ceremonial power, he promoted Thailand’s rural development and […] More
Thailand Under the Junta
The recent series of coordinated bombings that rocked several of Thailand’s popular tourist spots occurred amid an atmosphere of heightened tension within the country. Years […] More
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The Shadow Over Long Term Political-Economic Prospects
Ten years ago, Thailand was enjoying a prolonged and robust economic and political revival following the Asian Financial Crisis that decimated its economy and gave […] More
A Shift in U.S. Policy Is Needed
Since the coup of 2014, the Thai political situation has greatly deteriorated, particularly the violations of basic human rights. The U.S. government has imposed sanctions […] More