Struggling in the Land of Impunity - In Plain Sight: Impunity and Human Rights in Thailand and Siege of the Spirits: Community and Polity in Bangkok and The Rise of the Octobrists in Contemporary Thailand: Power and Conflict among Former Left-Wing Student Activists in Thai Politics Available to Purchase

The history of Thailand over the past two decades is one of falling from grace. A country that moved forward with strong democratic and economic foundations after recovering from the severe 1997 financial crisis has turned into a land of conflicts and chaos. Political division and personal interests have overshadowed societal progress and the common good. The two successful coups in 2006 and 2014 interrupted democratic development in the country, adding fuel to the slow-burning political fire. Far from returning Thailand to normalcy, the junta has further repressed its opposition and persecuted political dissidents. Violent actions and human rights violations have become recurring themes on the front pages of newspapers, calling to mind the long-lived, vicious practices of Thailand's dictatorships. There are no simple or quick solutions to the ongoing political turmoil in Thailand. Yet, new framings, fresh perspectives, and additional insights into the nature of the Thai state and...