In a surprising twist, a significant number of young people are yearning for a return to the days of kings and queens, challenging the very essence of democracy.

There have been a dozen coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932, two of them in the past 20 years. Now Thais are asking if another putsch is on the cards.

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Since absolute monarchy ended in 1932, the kingdom has had 13 successful military coups and several other attempted ones.

Thailand has had twenty two coup attempts since the end of the absolute monarchy in the 1930s, and thirteen of those were successful.

Prince William allegedly called the shots to exclude Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s kids from the monarchy. The Times recently reported that it’s “unlikely” the Sussexes’ children ...

The exiled son of Iran's last shah, known to his supporters as 'crown prince,' says he's ready to take over. But Iran's opposition is splintered.

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Two unlikely opponents — a Harvard professor and a right-wing blogger — squared off in a debate near Harvard Yard earlier this week about the fate of democracy and the future of higher education.

Thailand has some of the world’s strictest lese majeste laws, and criticizing the king, queen, or heir apparent can lead to a maximum 15-year prison sentence for each offense.