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Thailand’s new king faces off against junta

King Rama X’s refusal to give royal assent to the junta penned constitution highlights the risk of a growing rift between monarch and military in Thailand.

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Three imminent crises that could shape political risk in Thailand

Thailand’s political landscape looks increasingly uncertain. Three potential crises loom: Yingluck’s trial, the constitutional referendum, and Rama IX’s death.

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Extreme drought threatens Thailand’s political stability

The worst drought in 10 years is causing havok for Thailand’s agricultural sector and reigniting rural-urban tensions in the wake of the 2014 coup. Thailand is facing its worst drought in

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Thailand’s coup is not what the generals had hoped for

Instability looms in Thailand as the army fails to deliver on promises following its 2014 coup. On the May 22, 2014, the Royal Thai Army overthrew a democratically elected government on

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Thailand sits at edge of political storm

With Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s ousting at the hands of the Thai Supreme Court on May 7th, Thailand’s political paralysis is set to restart. The anti-government Yellow Shirts have welcomed the

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Has Thailand lost faith in its democracy?

Thailand has experienced a surge of anti-government protests that could ultimately threaten the country’s democratic system. In a region characterized by autocratic and repressive governments, Thailand has been a rare