Is Thailand’s Latest Co-Payment Scheme Justifiable?
Archanun Kohpaiboon
Thailand’s new co-payment scheme seeks to help Thais buffeted by the impacts of the crisis in the Middle East. But the reach of the scheme might be too broad.
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Türkiye and ASEAN: Turning a Side Story into a Strategy
Mehmet Enes Beşer
In an era of geopolitical uncertainty, Mehmet Enes Beşer argues that Türkiye and ASEAN should move beyond purely trade-based engagements towards a strategic economic partnership, with deeper cooperation in supply chains, energy, the digital economy, industry and the halal sector.
Rethinking ASEAN Cooperation: Fewer Words, More Action
Hoang Thi Ha
Amid rapid geopolitical shifts, ASEAN should focus more on practical outcomes and developing capabilities rather than expending effort on negotiating lengthy statements.
Thailand’s State Welfare Card Reform: New Phase, Old Challenges
Wannaphong Durongkaveroj
The Thai government is rolling out an ambitious social assistance programme, but it lacks a coherent strategy to identify citizens who are most in need
How Vietnam Is Personalising To Lam Without Building a Personality Cult
Dien Nguyen An Luong
Vietnam is seeking to project a coherent image of To Lam as a revered leader, but this is done short of venturing into personality cult territory.
ASEAN’s Renewed Engagement with Naypyidaw and the Future of Federal Myanmar
Yuyun Wahyuningrum|Sarah Teitt
Is ASEAN on the right path as it works to engage Myanmar?
Why Vietnam Needs Both Concrete and Nature to Fight Floods
Bao Tan-Hoang Nguyen
How can Vietnam design a successful system to combat flooding?
25 Years on, Vanguard Liberal Indonesian Muslim Activists are in Disarray
Ary Hermawan
Jaringan Islam Liberal’s absence of a clear ideological stance is diminishing the movement’s relevance for liberal Indonesians, even as JIL figures remain prominent.
Russia’s Place at ASEAN’s Table: Between Principle and Pragmatism
Joanne Lin
The ASEAN-Russia summit does not mean that Southeast Asia is drifting into Russia’s camp. Its significance lies in the grouping’s desire to preserve room for manoeuvre.
Perikatan Nasional’s Dramatic Denouement: Where to for Bersatu?
Francis E. Hutchinson
The two key parties in the Perikatan Nasional coalition have parted ways. Bereft of resources, this consigns Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia to the skid row of Malaysian politics.