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This paper analyzes the Thai Democrat Party’s counterinsurgency (COIN) policies and performance in its 31 months in office, from December 2008 through June 2011. It begins with an analysis of trends in the violence since 2009, looks at the causes of the decline, and then focuses on the policies of the Abhisit government. It then continues with an analysis of the impact that the July 2011 elections may have on the conflict and challenges for the Pheu Thai government of Prime Minister designate Yingluck Shinawatra.