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Voters are expected to deliver a strong mandate for change, but the royalist-military elite may seek to remain in power.

Thai riot police used apparently excessive force to disperse demonstrators protesting against the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok on November 18, 2022.

4 05 2021 A couple of weeks ago we posted on the case of David Streckfuss, who worked for 27 years at Khon Kaen University and with CIEE: Council On International Educational Exchange, who had his work-permit with KKU revoked on 19 March. That meant his tenure in Thailand was tenuous. Because Streckfuss worked with groups of young activists and because he has written and commented on lese majeste, many wondered if this politically motivated. After all, KKU’s decision came after police visited the University President and Faculty Dean following Streckfuss having participated ...

Don't silence deep thinkers 48 Editorial Bangkok Post editorial column published : 22 Apr 2021 at 04:00 48 The recent termination of employment, work permit and related visa of David Streckfuss, an American academic who has worked at Khon Kaen University for the past 27 years, has intensified fears over suppression of academic freedom. Mr Streckfuss is a key person at The Isaan Record, an online media outlet that shares news and culture stories on the people and history of Isan, Thailand's treasured and distinctive Northeast. He is also known as a leading authority in the l...

Outspoken American scholar forced to leave Thailand The case highlights the lack of academic freedom in the Southeast Asian nation Updated: April 19, 2021 07:11 AM GMT Trending Riot police disperse pro-democracy protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Bangkok on March 20. In recent weeks more than 80 pro-democracy activists have been charged with royal defamation. (Photo: AFP) Academic freedom, already under attack in Thailand, has come under further strain with what appears to be an attempt to force a prominent and outspoken American scholar to leave the country. Immigration of...