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In Thai Politics, Tigers and Crocodiles Abound

East Asia Forum

Accusations that Move Forward is too progressive or a threat to the military and monarchic institutions feeds speculation of another coup.

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Human Rights Watch Demands Probe Into Killing of Prominent Laotian Activist in Thailand

Voice of America

Bounsuan was a former member of the Free Laos group involved in several protests in front of the Lao embassy in Bangkok demanding respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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Thailand Opposition Signs Coalition Agreement, Pledges To Restore Democracy

Voice of America

In a joint MOU, coalition leaders vow to draft a new constitution, pass a marriage equality act, and reform the police, military, and the justice process.

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Thailand: Opposition Parties Meet for Tricky Coalition Talks

Deutsche Welle

In closed-door negotiations, the liberal Move Forward Party and five other parties might struggle for consensus among each other on some issues, including Thailand’s strict lese majeste law.

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Thailand Elections: Opposition Receives Overwhelming Support

Deutsche Welle

Despite opinion polls suggesting the likelihood of a change in government, a history of military coups, court orders, and junta-formulated 2017 constitution sustain fears of the military’s continued rule.

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Youth Party Seeks to Move Thailand Forward from Army Control

Voice of America

Pheu Thai and Move Forward share a desire to get the army out of politics and they could form a coalition if their combined seats exceed the majority.

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Does Thailand’s Election Matter?

The Interpreter

The election could be a plus for Thailand’s regional role, which has been sadly diminished over the past two decades.

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Dispatches from The Outlaw Ocean Episode 2: Bondage at Sea

The Outlaw Ocean Project

A global scourge, sea slavery is something most people do not realize exists. Why does it persist?

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Paying for a New Thai Democracy

The Interpreter

The real winners are far from clear, but Thailand’s populist, party jumping election is Asia’s vote to watch this year.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Policy Experiment

East Asia Forum

Cannabis decriminalization is seen as a way to attract tourists, especially young adults, but conservative groups are questioning whether cannabis users are the kinds of tourists Thailand should want.

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