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The Debrief: Thailand’s fragile democracy

Factal July 1, 2025

The image depicts a scene at an ancient stone ruin. In the foreground, a person in military camouflage attire, including a wide-brimmed hat, stands on the left. They appear to be guarding the site. The stone structure is composed of large, weathered, rectangular blocks arranged to form doorways and walls, conveying a sense of historical architecture. Through the main stone doorway in the center, several more doorways align perfectly, creating a visual tunnel leading into the background. The stones are unevenly colored, ranging from gray to pinkish hues, with some greenery visible on the ground and through the doorways. To the left and right, additional stone walls extend outward from the central structure, showing signs of age and erosion.

Suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s fledgling government appears to be losing ground over clashes that erupted in disputed regions along the Cambodian border, after more…

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The Debrief: Thailand’s fragile democracy