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After succession, the junta could evolve towards a regime far less dependent on hyper-royalism.

Michael Leadbetter reports on the funeral for the King of Cambodia & the passing of the King of Thailand & Lee Kuan Yew.

Royal transition and political stability in Thailand.

The succession struggle isn’t over yet, writes Andrew MacGregor Marshall.

What Rama IX’s passing means for Thailand’s military.

Thailand's game of thrones is also a game of gold.

Royal mortality leaves Thailand with an uncertain future, writes Sam Michael.

As a historic reign ends, what reason is there for Thailand’s lese majeste laws?

The key personalities after the reign of Rama IX.

The long-term legacies and paralysing effects of Thailand’s harsh lese majeste laws, particularly as one reign ends and another begins.

Often called revered, Thailand's King Bhumibol was a divisive and negative force for Thailand's politics and democracy writes Lee Jones.

New Mandala scours the globe for news on the succession and offers its insight on Thai royal politics.