

Thailand
In March 2019, Thailand held elections for the first time since a 2014 military coup overthrew its democratically elected government. The election process was widely considered to have been designed to prolong and legitimize the military’s dominant role in Thailand’s governance. The new, nominally civilian government, again helmed by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha, the former army chief, continues to restrict civil and political rights and suppress dissent. Thailand’s new monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has worked to consolidate authority over political life and the military.
Freedom in the World — Thailand Country Report
Thailand is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2021, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

Freedom on the Net — Thailand Country Report
Thailand is rated Not Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
News & Perspectives on Thailand
Taking No Chances, Thailand's Junta Locks Down the Internet ahead of Elections
Perspectives
March 22, 2019