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May 15, 2023

Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but significant obstacles could stand in the way

Greg Raymond, Australian National University

The two leading progressive parties must now form a coalition government – a task that could be complicated by the military-aligned parties.

September 22, 2020

‘This country belongs to the people’: why young Thais are no longer afraid to take on the monarchy

Greg Raymond, Australian National University

Protesters in Thailand are demanding changes to the power structures in the country, including a reform of the monarchy — a topic long deemed unmentionable.

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha shows little sign of listening to growing public opposition to his military junta’s authoritarian rule. EPA

May 22, 2015

A year on, coup leaders rule with disdain for Thais and democracy

Gavan Butler, University of Sydney

A year ago, a military coup toppled Thailand’s elected government. The junta promised elections once a new constitution is adopted, but its authoritarian rule betrays a hostility to real democracy.

Thais pray at Bangkok’s Siriraj hospital for the king who has reigned over them for 69 years. EPA/Narong Sangnak

October 8, 2014

An ailing king and succession intrigue put coup leaders on edge

Patrick Jory, The University of Queensland

Late last Friday the King of Thailand was rushed from his seaside palace in Hua Hin to Siriraj hospital in Bangkok. The Palace issued an announcement that the King was suffering from a fever and a rapid…

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