By Southeast Asia Globe • Oct 13, 2016
After more than 70 years as monarch of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s reign has come to an end. Bhumibol, the longest-reigning monarch in the world, held a demigod-like status in Thailand, with well-wishers gathering outside Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital in recent days to pray for his recovery. Many observers believe his death is likely to throw the country into turmoil. Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and heir to the throne, is a controversial figure and, for some, an unsuitable ruler.  

By Logan Connor • Aug 08, 2016
While Thailand has voted ‘yes’ to a military-backed constitution that was pegged as a peaceful solution to a decade of turmoil, the new Thai constitution is unlikely to be the political salve that the country needs

By Logan Connor • Jul 29, 2016
Eight opposition politicians in Thailand are facing sedition charges, the latest government crackdown on dissenting voices as a vote on a new Thai constitution draws near 

By David Hutt • Jul 06, 2016
Thailand is writing a new constitution for the 21st time in 84 years, threatening to wrest democracy from the electorate and into military custody