BANGKOK—Thailand’s latest round of political turmoil has prompted the army to declare martial law, once again propelling into international headlines a colorful country known for its beaches ...

In Bangkok, the crisis has deepened political divisions. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces domestic pressure from nationalists and opposition groups criticizing her government’s handling, ...

"Thailand has still not found a formula to bridge the country's deep political divide," said Gareth Leather, Senior Asia Economist at Capital Economics. "Without one, uncertainty looks set to ...

2015 was a year of stillness in Thailand, at least in the political realm. The military staged a coup that ousted Yingluck Shinawatra’s elected government in May 2014. Throughout 2015 ...

The political situation in Thailand had been deadlocked since the May elections, which saw a reformist political party, Phak Kao Klai (Move Forward), inflict a crushing defeat on the parties ...

The king’s greatest achievement, though, was to create a unique form of political legitimacy that helped Thailand weather rapid changes in a turbulent region. Here’s why legitimacy is the most ...

“Thailand has still not found a formula to bridge the country’s deep political divide,” said Gareth Leather, Senior Asia Economist at Capital Economics. “Without one, uncertainty looks set ...