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Leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party Says He Disposed of Controversial Media Shares
June 08, 2023

Leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party Says He Disposed of Controversial Media Shares

By Sebastian Strangio
MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat now faces a host of complaints from conservative activists seeking to prevent him from forming the country's next government.
Thailand Cuts Power Supply to Criminal Hub After Request From Military Junta
June 07, 2023

Thailand Cuts Power Supply to Criminal Hub After Request From Military Junta

By Sebastian Strangio
The military's move to cut off power to Shwe Kokko, a center of scam operations and online gambling, follows pressure from high-ranking Chinese officials.

Thailand Kicks off Pride Month With Massive Parade in Bangkok
June 06, 2023

Thailand Kicks off Pride Month With Massive Parade in Bangkok

By Robin Vochelet
This year’s Pride Parade brought into the spotlight Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, who reaffirmed his support for the country’s LGBTQ community.

Thai Military Announces Plan to Slash Generals, Streamline Forces
June 06, 2023

Thai Military Announces Plan to Slash Generals, Streamline Forces

By Sebastian Strangio
Last week's announcement may be an attempt to preempt the military reforms promised by the progressive Move Forward Party following its election victory.

Factional Politics After Thailand’s Election: Survive or Decline
June 02, 2023

Factional Politics After Thailand’s Election: Survive or Decline

By Punchada Sirivunnabood
The Move Forward Party's victory dealt a blow against the politics of patronage, but it may be too soon to write it off.
Will Thailand’s Move Forward Party Give Up on Lese-Majeste Reform? 
June 02, 2023

Will Thailand’s Move Forward Party Give Up on Lese-Majeste Reform? 

By David Hutt
Even if it puts off amending the royal defamation law for now, change is probably inevitable given shifts in public attitudes toward the monarchy.

Thailand’s Election: The Start of a New Chapter or Prelude to More Turmoil?
June 02, 2023

Thailand’s Election: The Start of a New Chapter or Prelude to More Turmoil?

By Michio Ueda
How the change in voting tendencies among Bangkokians may indicate a national political shift.
How Thailand’s Move Forward Party Painted Bangkok Orange
May 30, 2023

How Thailand’s Move Forward Party Painted Bangkok Orange

By David Matijasevich
The party’s capture of 32 of the capital’s 33 parliamentary constituencies may serve as a crucial bulwark against conservative interference.

Thailand Clocks 1 Millionth Visitor From China Since January
May 29, 2023

Thailand Clocks 1 Millionth Visitor From China Since January

By Sebastian Strangio
Three months after Beijing ended its severe "zero COVID" policy, Bangkok says it is on track to meet its 2023 target of 5 million tourists from China.

How Thailand’s Myanmar Policy Could Change Under Move Forward
May 24, 2023

How Thailand’s Myanmar Policy Could Change Under Move Forward

By Sebastian Strangio
Assuming he is able to form government, Pita Limjaroenrat has promised significant changes to the Thai government's approach toward its conflict-torn neighbor.

What’s Behind the Growing Number of Attacks in Southern Thailand?
May 24, 2023

What’s Behind the Growing Number of Attacks in Southern Thailand?

By Rahul Mishra
Whoever ends up leading the country's next government, they need to prioritize the implementation of the 2013 peace plan.
Thailand’s Desire For Change Runs Deeper Than the Election Results
May 23, 2023

Thailand’s Desire For Change Runs Deeper Than the Election Results

By Jittip Mongkolnchaiarunya
The outcome of the polls on May 14 was built on years of painstaking efforts by the country's civil society organizations.

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