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Thailand’s Overlooked Growth Story: Labour Reallocation and Domestic Investment

Thailand’s long-term growth has been significantly fuelled by the movement of labour out of low-productivity agriculture to higher-productivity industry and services, and by growth in domestic investment. These factors deserve more attention.

Data Leaks: Thai Government Tough on Private Firms, Soft on Public Sector and Cybercriminals

Though the Thai government has started to crack down on private companies for cybersecurity lapses, it has not been as harsh with corrupt public officials and crooks on the Dark Web.

Barisan Nasional’s Win in Nenggiri: A Tactical Victory

Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional’s victory in the Nenggiri by-election highlights both their strengths and weaknesses.

Backlash Against Fulbright University Vietnam: Are Propagandists Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Raising the spectre of foreign influence against young Vietnamese students out of fear that they might be inspired by recent street protests in other countries to topple the regime might do more harm than good.

Rule by ‘Good People’ or Rule by Political Dynasties? Ethics and Moral Politics in Thailand

Constitutional mechanisms originally designed to prevent power from slipping into the wrong hands have ironically fuelled the growth of Thailand’s political dynasties.

Pope Francis’ Visit to Indonesia: Lessons Beyond Interfaith Tolerance

Last week’s visit by Pope Francis to the world’s largest Muslim country came at a sensitive time. Rhetorical tolerance and humility paled in the light of His Holiness’ simplicity in leadership.

Synthetic Threats: The Potential Misuse of Artificial Intelligence for Extremist Propaganda in Southeast Asia

Recent examples highlight the potential ways extremists could leverage artificial intelligence to create and distribute harmful content, underscoring the serious governance and security challenges facing regional governments in the digital age. As technology continues to outpace the development of laws and policies in many areas, managing these threats becomes increasingly difficult.