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Mark S. Cogan

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Thailand’s Election Commission Is Next of Kin to Chaos

The election body that presided over Sunday's shambolic election has a long track record of systemic dysfunction and support for military rule.

13.02.2026 100

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Mark S. Cogan

Pheu Thai is Banking on Corruption to Remedy Thailand’s Informal Economy

After the collapse of the party's "digital wallet" stimulus plan, voters should not be fooled by its recently announced 1 million-baht election...

04.02.2026 7

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Mark S. Cogan

The Political Neglect of Thailand’s Deep South Cannot Continue

A series of petrol station bombings on January 11 is a reminder of the conflict that continues to fester in the country's southern provinces.

20.01.2026 10

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Mark S. Cogan

Thai Royal Defamation Case Against American Academic Could Have Dire Consequences

The case against Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in northern Thailand, has ominous implications for foreign researchers in Thailand.

28.04.2025 7

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Mark S. Cogan

Thailand’s Cooperation With China on Cross-border Crime Comes at a Cost

The country has become an inhospitable place for foreign dissidents. The situation looks set to get worse.

25.02.2025 10

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Mark S. Cogan

Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South

Despite its promises, the Pheu Thai government's approach to the southern question has been depressingly familiar.

23.01.2025 4

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Mark S. Cogan