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November 3, 2023

Thailand
After a Chaotic Election, How Is Thailand’s New Government Functioning?

Thailand's new government, led by the Pheu Thai party, must rebuild the trust of voters.

Thai Prime Minister wears a blue suit and striped tie while he speaks to the media, who hold microphones up to his face.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

September 7, 2023

Thailand
Thailand: A Likely Deal is Completed, and the Establishment Wins

The Pheu Thai party's initial days in office reveal the compromises it has made to attain power.

Former Thai prime minister wears a navy suit and red tie while bowing his hands in front of his face.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

August 31, 2023

Thailand
Thailand's Summer of Political Uncertainty

Despite strong support for democratic change in Thailand's national elections, the ruling establishment has maneuvered to preserve power.

Thai politician wears a navy suit and red tie while waving his hand.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Abigail McGowan Asia Unbound

August 31, 2023

Thailand
Thailand’s Turbulence: Implications for the Region and the World

Thailand’s national elections saw a resounding vote for democratic change, but the ruling elite have maneuvered to preserve power, potentially setting in motion another round of political upheaval.

In Brief by Joshua Kurlantzick

August 14, 2023

Thailand
What Now for Thai Democracy?

Pheu Thai's path to power has sullied its democratic credentials.

Thai politician wears a white shirt and stands in front of a backdrop with red, white, and blue lines on it.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

August 2, 2023

Thailand
Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Takes Control—But at a Long Term Cost

The progressive Move Forward party will not be included in the next government. Instead, the Pheu Thai party, which won the second-highest number of seats, will lead a government without Move Forward…

Pheu Thai leader wears a gray suit jacket and white button down shirt while sitting in front of a red background.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

July 5, 2023

Thailand
Thailand's Political Negotiations: The Current State of Play

The nomination of a compromise candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives demonstrates the pro-democracy coalition's pragmatism, but its chances of forming a new government are still uncer…

Move Forward party leader stands among a crowd of people holding cameras while wearing a blue shirt, red tie, and pointing to his left hand side.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Abigail McGowan Asia Unbound