Thai citizens, officials and visitors were left reeling from a deadly shooting at a popular mall in Bangkok, and asking what a nation with one of Asia’s highest rates of gun ownership can do.
Author: Sui-Lee Wee and Muktita Suhartono
Thai Court Dismisses Pita’s Renomination
Pita Limjaroenrat won a surprise victory in the general election, but his attempts to form a government and become the nation’s next premier have been thwarted.
Opposition Forms New Coalition in Thailand After Election
Thais voted overwhelmingly for change on Sunday, but the military-appointed Senate could still block the opposition’s nomination for prime minister.
In Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties
Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo.
A Crucial Question in Thailand’s Election: Can You Criticize the King?
Liberal voters have intensified their scrutiny of the Thai monarchy in recent years. Conservatives have responded with a campaign to defend the institution at all costs.
Thaksin Shinawatra’s Daughter Enters Thailand Election
An ousted populist’s daughter seeks office, fueling concerns that the return of a divisive political dynasty may revive instability, too.
A Refuge for Russians and Ukrainians, Bali Rethinks Its Open-Door Policy
After multiple accounts of tourists behaving badly, its governor wants Russia and Ukraine to lose access to Indonesia’s visa-on-arrival program.
Thailand Will Give Health Workers a Mix of Chinese and Western Vaccines
The move comes after more than 600 medical employees who had received two doses of the Sinovac vaccine became infected.