Rappler's latest stories on Pheu Thai
Rival rallies grip Bangkok as election crunch time looms
Thailand is broadly divided between pro-Shinawatra factions and an elite aligned with the military, which has portrayed itself as a stabilizing force and defender of the country's monarchy

Cliffhanger election looms as record number of Thais turn out for early voting
With election day looming, voter enthusiasm is writ large across the country and online, with Thais sharing memes and engaging in online debate

Thai junta shoots down proposal to slash defense spending
The country spends among the most on defense in Southeast Asia and recent big purchases have drawn criticism in a state riddled with inequality and corruption

Thai party leader contrite after rebuke for princess' PM candidacy
'Above us is His Majesty and the monarchy,' Preechaphol Pongpanit tells reporters at the party's headquarters

Former Thai MPs survive impeachment vote
A successful impeachment would have seen the ex lawmakers banned from politics for five years

Human Rights Watch calls for restoration of Thai democracy
The group urges the Thai military to revoke its abusive martial law powers to end censorship and to release people who have been arrested since martial law was imposed

The Thai coup and the risk of democracy fatigue
Beyond what happens in the next few weeks and months difficult questions arise about how Thailand can make its democratic processes lead to better governance
