Thailand
New elections in Thailand are unlikely before mid-2018
Thailand has been under military rule since 2014 but democracy will not return until the junta has implemented reforms
ThailandThai junta will probably delay polls to 2018
The junta’s top priority is shaping Thailand’s politics and government over the long term, not calling fresh polls
ThailandSouth-east Asian demand for crowdfunding could grow
An economically vibrant South-east Asian market of 630 million people needs funding
South-east AsiaTax plan could raise South-east Asia corporate costs
South-east Asian governments want to raise additional tax revenue, as pressure for corporate tax transparency grows
South-east AsiaProgress on ASEAN economic integration likely in 2017
The Philippines chairs ASEAN next year and may calm South China Sea disputes
ASEANThai warning for BBC to resonate across media industry
Thailand’s lese majeste laws may not distinguish between Thai and Western firms
ThailandThai royal transition will take until end-2017
The junta has managed to end the tacit constitutional crisis underway since King Bhumibol Adulyadej's demise in October
ThailandThai leader ups pressure for royal transition progress
Prayuth has used his influence over parliament to facilitate the ascension of the next monarch
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