The exploitation of lèse-majesté laws for political gain are undermining human rights in Thailand. Violence is looming.
Thailand’s political elites are struggling to cope with the concept of a popular mandate. But Thais are increasingly demanding accountability.
The landslide victory by Yingluck Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party promises to usher in a period of reconciliation. But the country is still deeply divided.
Thais head to the polls Sunday, with Yingluck Shinawatra’s party hoping to secure a clear majority. But would a coup follow a Peua Thai triumph?
Domestic politics could be pushing leaders of the two countries to more intense conflict as thousands flee border fighting.
While the international media focuses on Red and Yellow Shirt clashes and a temple spat, a deadly rebellion still brews in Thailand’s south.
Clashes between Cambodian and Thai forces over a temple are a sign of what’s to come if Thailand tries to take it, says Michael Hayes.