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China and Myanmar’s reforms

Trevor Wilson, former Australian Ambassador to Myanmar, examines the important relationship with China at this time of flux and uncertainty

Democracy and human rights in Southeast Asia

Call for papers for a special issue on democracy and human rights in Southeast Asia.

The Laksi gunfight

Photo-journalist Nick Nostitz once again finds himself in the firing line in Bangkok. This is his story.

Thai election by the numbers

Leading analyst Chris Baker looks closely at the results of Thailand's February 2014 election

Politics of electoral protest in Thailand

Regular New Mandala contributor Aim Sinpeng analyses anti-election tactics in recent Thai history

The weakness of the Thai royalists

Patrick Jory suggests it's almost "game over" for Thailand's royalists and their allies in the Democrat Party

Thailand’s ‘Days of our Strife’

It has all the ingredients of a daytime soap. But Thailand’s political drama is no work of fiction and makes for troubling viewing.

Thailand’s 3D Conflict

New Mandala's guest contributor Veerayooth Kanchoochat attempts to build a "3 dimensions" perspective on the current conflict in Thailand.

Thailand’s election: 2 February 2014

As polls open throughout the country, New Mandala invites you to post your thoughts on Thailand's dramatic 2014 election.

A response to Vanina Sucharitkul

New Mandala's guest contributor Chan Nilgianskul rebuffs the content of a popularly shared letter in Thailand written by Vanina Sucharitkul.

Thailand’s electorate deserves respect

The political crisis playing out on the streets of Bangkok revolves around one central question – is the Thai electorate the best judge of Thailand’s political future?

The dark and treacherous road to Putrajaya

The "Kajang Move" undermines the essence of democracy and Malaysia's transition to a genuine two-party system, argues Azmil Tayeb.