As protests in Thailand have raged, the idea of radical election method reform has begun to gain traction
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VIDEO: Thailand Democracy Protests Reaching Boiling Point
Massive Thailand democracy protests continue to shake Asian tiger as democracy hangs in balance
Thailand Controversy Over Abolishing Senate Completely
Major political powers in Thailand controversy continue to clash as new election law changes draw controversy
Thousands of Thailand Farmers Join in Protests
Thousands of Thailand farmers join in protests in capital to press for collective rights united
Protests Around the World Today
Massive political protests around the world with half dozen major marches today
Cambodia Dissident Not Allowed in Thailand
Cambodia dissident one of nation’s most prominent is refused entry to neighboring Thailand
International Democracy Activists Honored by Charity
National Endowment for Democracy honors new international democracy activists from 11 countries
Defeat for Red Shirts in Bangkok Governor Elections
Bangkok Governor is powerful player in Thailand politics and election was very competitive
Thailand Protests Challenge PM to Quit
Police use teargas as protesters fight against PM. Thai police on Saturday fired tear gas and detained dozens of demonstrators as clashes erupted at the first major street Thailand protests challenge PM
Reforms Bring Sense of Myanmar Opportunity for Minorities
Huge Humanitarian Catastrophe From Conflicts Still Not End of Myanmar Opportunity for Minorities