A new movement of “fed-up” Thais has arisen, calling for a less ambitious goal — getting the Prime Minister to resign. This will be a tall order.
Category Archives: Commentaries
Irregular and Inappropriate: Thailand’s Paramilitaries and Pro-Government Militias
The Thai state’s numerous off-budget militias and paramilitaries should be terminated.
The Unusual Appointment of Vietnam’s New Minister of Industry and Trade
Nguyen Hong Dien’s personal links and his expected support for General Secretary Trong’s agendas may explain his rise to the top of the economic super-ministry.
Vietnam’s State Reshuffles: Subtle Appointments
The 11th plenary session of Vietnam’s 14th National Assembly has largely re-affirmed the outcomes of the 13th Party Congress. There are, however, subtle appointments that are worthy of note.
Singapore Businesses In Myanmar: Navigating the Choppy Waters of Political Turmoil
The coup in Myanmar has compounded problems for Singapore firms operating there. But they appear to be battening down the hatches to ride out the political storm.
Free Falling, Myanmar’s Post-coup Economy
Myanmar’s military presented the 1 February coup as good for business, but the opposite is true.
Bon Voyage, Maybe: An ASEAN Digital Vaccine Passport
ASEAN plans for a digital vaccine passport will likely fall flat without institutional adjustment, while sub-regional alternatives could hurt ASEAN unity.
Facing the Ire of 1.4 Billion Chinese Consumers: Cottoning on to Supply Chain Risks
Chinese consumers’ boycott of Western fashion brands for their position on cotton sourced from Xinjiang is a sequel to a long-running series of actions against foreign companies. Southeast Asian firms should take note, and act accordingly.
International Law Matters in the South China Sea
China is trying to rewrite international law in the South China Sea.
Myanmar’s Armed Groups and the Military Coup: Involvement or Not?
Despite calls for them to get involved in a wider resistance against the Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s ethnic armed groups are not casting their lots in yet. They have ample reasons for not doing so.