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Thailand at a critical juncture with pro-democracy protesters again set to clash with police
Throughout 2020, there have been vocal and highly visible protests in Thailand against the government of Prayut Chan-o-cha, who led the 2014 coup against the government of Yingluck Shinawatra. He then became the head of the junta that ruled Thailand until 2019. The people taking to the streets are young, educated, urban Thais.
Pyrrhic Victory? Thai Government Sets Out to Demolish Popular New Party
Earlier this month, thousands of Thais rallied in Bangkok behind the popular leader of the anti-establishment Future Forward Party (FFP). It was the first major demonstration since elections earlier this year returned a junta-aligned government to power. In March, the Thai people went to the polls to replace the military government that had been in power since the 2014 coup. Over 75 parties contested, including the two major parties and several new parties.
“We are a mature democracy”? The 14th Malaysian General Elections - AIIA
The General Election in Malaysia has the opportunity to shift government for the first time in 61 years. Who are the competitors? And what are the challenges for the vote? Malaysia’s General Election 14 (GE14) has the potential to be one of the most significant in the country’s history. Since 1957, the United Malays Nationalist Organisation (UMNO)—the leader of various coalitions—has held power as the ruling party of the Federation of Malaysia.
The Russian Election: Putin and His Seven Dwarves
Under an amendment to the Russian Constitution in 2008, the date of this year’s presidential election has been postponed for ten days in deference to International Women’s Day. It is an opportune time to consider the predicted victory of Putin over his seven opponents. In popular commentary, there is unanimous consensus that Vladimir Putin is assured of a landslide victory in his bid for a fourth presidential term.
Maha Vajiralongkorn, Thailand's King-to-be, Faces a Challenge to Gain the People's Respect
Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand's king for the past 70 years, died on Thursday in the hospital where he and the queen have had to spend much of the last two years. His death came a few weeks shy of his 89th birthday. The king had not been able to perform his duties effectively for some time. The duties of the monarch evidently have been administered by the Palace, with the advice of the Privy Council and especially of its president, Prem Tinsulanonda.
Thailand's Controversial King-To-Be Faces a Challenge to Gain the People's Respect
Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s king for the past 70 years, died on Thursday in the hospital where he and the queen have had to spend much of the last two years. His death came a few weeks shy of his 89th birthday. The king had not been able to perform his duties effectively for some time. The duties of the monarch evidently have been administered by the palace, with the advice of the Privy Council and especially of its president, Prem Tinsulanonda.
Thailand’s controversial king-to-be faces a challenge to gain the people’s respect
Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s king for the past 70 years, died on Thursday in the hospital where he and the queen have had to spend much of the last two years. His death came a few weeks shy of his 89th birthday. The king had not been able to perform his duties effectively for some time. The duties of the monarch evidently have been administered by the Palace, with the advice of the Privy Council and especially of its president, Prem Tinsulanonda.
Thailand's controversial king-to-be faces a challenge to gain the people's respect
Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s king for the past 70 years, died on Thursday in the hospital where he and the queen have had to spend much of the last two years. His death came a few weeks shy of his 89th birthday. The king had not been able to perform his duties effectively for some time. The duties of the monarch evidently have been administered by the Palace, with the advice of the Privy Council and especially of its president, Prem Tinsulanonda.
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