Palang Pracharat Party: can old tricks win in a new political landscape?

During the 1960–70s, Thai government agencies distributed vinyl records to raise awareness of elections. As historical documents, they offer insight into the country's turbulent political history.

พรรคพลังประชารัฐ: การเมืองเก่าภายใต้ภูมิทัศน์ใหม่

After five years of military rule, Thailand heads to the polling booths. Follow for live updates.

How will the 2019 elections bear upon violent conflict in the Deep South?

General Prayuth may lead a government after elections this month, but his authority within the armed forces has long been waning.

A look at the religious rhetoric contained in parliamentary candidates’ campaign platforms.

Social media may be making Indonesia seem more politically polarised than it is.

Jokowi's statist developmentalism isn't perfect, but it's a realistic response to the political economy barriers that have held up private investment in infrastructure.

Voters are grateful for development projects, but aren’t giving Jokowi a pass for his human rights failures.

Vannessa Hearman on a Dutch exhibition on Bali that "packs a punch".

Vannessa Hearman on a Dutch exhibition on Bali that "packs a punch".

On the unstable historical foundations of Singapore's (supposed) two-hundredth birthday.

A proposal to build oil drilling rigs 100 metres from an archaeological site near Si Thep Historical Park jeopardises what may be Thailand's oldest and biggest ancient city.

Perspectives on the Past's LGBTQ+ history month continues with a reflection on queer theory's portability.

To kick off LBGTQ+ history month, Emily Donald looks at lesbian history and women’s sexuality in Thailand.

Social media has amplified, rather than created, an existing culture of disinformation.

On the prospects for a durable authoritarian politics after the 'Bhumibol Consensus'.

Dutertismo still hasn’t fundamentally changed how political power is sought and won.

History and electoral reality suggest that the 2019 elections will deliver another “wasted coup”.

The majoritarian first-past-the-post system has had its day. It’s time to think about bold options for reform.