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December 11, 2012

Thailand
Abhisit, Suthep Charged for 2010 Bangkok Violence

This past week, the Thai Department of Special Investigation (DSI) charged former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban for authorizing the shooting and …

Former Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva arrives at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Bangkok.

March 1, 2012

Thailand
Thailand’s Collapsing Peace: Part II

The Nation (the Thailand version) has an article today noting that Suranand Vejjajiva, who was the Prime Minister’s Office Minister in previous Thaksin Shinawatra governments, has now begun playing a…

The return of Suranand Vejjajiva is seen as a signal that Thaksin Shinawatra (above) is poised to return to Thailand.

June 30, 2011

The World Next Week:Thailand Votes While Venezuela Wonders

Supporters of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva hold his picture during the Democrat Party election campaign at Ratchaprason intersection at Bangkok's shopping district June 23, 2011. (Sukree Sukpla…

The World Next Week:Thailand Votes While Venezuela Wonders

June 9, 2011

Thailand
Thailand’s Elections: Resolution or Implosion?

Thailand’s general elections in July could mark a crucial step toward reconciliation but are likely to fuel further resentments that have roiled the country and eroded regional stability, says CFR’s …

May 20, 2011

Thailand
Bangkok’s Bloodshed: One Year On

Anti-government ''red shirt'' protesters wear hats with pictures of toppled premier Thaksin Shinawatra as they pray during a rally at Ratchaprasong intersection at Bangkok's shopping district May 19,…

Anti-government ’’red shirt’’ protesters wear hats with pictures of toppled premier Thaksin Shinawatra as they pray during a rally at Ratchaprasong intersection at Bangkok’s shopping district May 19, 2011. Thousands of