# thailand election

Thailand’s Turbulence: Implications for the Region and the World » Thailand’s national elections saw a resounding vote for democratic change, but the ruling elite have maneuvered to preserve power, potentially setting in motion another round of political upheaval. Cfr.org

What Does Bangladesh’s Upcoming Election Mean for its Foreign Policy? » Bangladesh is getting more international attention for two very different reasons. Domestically, Bangladesh’s tumultuous political situation ahead of the January 7 parliamentary elections has elicited global scrutiny. The United States, through its rhetoric and actions, has led international actors pushing Bangladesh to improve its democratic processes and calling for dialogue to resolve the current political impasse, which has often received harsh retorts from the Awami League (AL) government. Countering Western pressure, Russia and China have condemned U.S. “meddling” while India has called the upcoming polls an “internal matter.” Usip.org

Thailand’s Elections Are a Critical Moment for the Kingdom—and the Region » Thailand’s May 14 national elections could see an overwhelming opposition victory, but the military aligned with the king may try to manipulate the results. That would be a disastrous setback. Cfr.org

Many Sanctions, Few Friends: Junta Grapples with its Grip on Power • Stimson Center » With sanctions on the rise, Myanmar’s military is increasingly under pressure and is turning to its few partners for additional support Stimson.org

Turmoil in Thailand as rivals derail election winner's PM bid » The leader of Thailand's election-winning Move Forward Party met fresh obstacles in his prime ministerial bid on Wednesday, as a court suspended him as a lawmaker and rivals successfully scuttled his re-nomination in parliament. Reuters.com

Baht Gains as Move Forward Leads Vote, Tycoon-Linked Stocks Drop » The Thai baht rallied after pro-democracy parties emerged as the biggest winners in Sunday’s election, while stocks linked to some of the nation’s billionaires fell on concern that a new government will introduce more industry competition. Bloomberg.com

2019 Investment Climate Statement » Executive Summary Thailand, the second largest economy in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after Indonesia, is an upper middle-income Th.usembassy.gov

Thailand’s Election: What to Know » Thailand will go through the motions of free elections in March, but the likely result will be entrenched authoritarian rule and further instability. Cfr.org