Dr Napon Jatusripitak is a Visiting Fellow in the Thailand Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He is a PhD Researcher at Northwestern University.
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Articles by Napon Jatusripitak (19)
Pheu Thai Versus Bank of Thailand: More Than a Question of Digital Wallets and Interest Rates
Napon Jatusripitak
A festering dispute between the Pheu Thai-led government and the Bank of Thailand has underscored a major question as to who sets the kingdom’s economic direction.
Move Forward Stands at the Brink of Dissolution
Napon Jatusripitak|Ken Mathis Lohatepanont
Political tensions in Thailand have escalated following a court ruling that could potentially lead to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party over charges stemming from its campaign to amend the country's lèse majesté law.
Democracy Beyond the Ballot Box: Digital Resurgence of Thai Civil Society
Napon Jatusripitak
Thai democracy might have suffered some setbacks after last year’s elections. But civil society organisations and their efforts to hold the government accountable underscore the kingdom’s democratic potential.
A Tale of Two (or More) Prime Ministers
Napon Jatusripitak
Judging from Srettha Thavisin’s recent off-the-cuff comments, Thailand might have more than one prime minister at the moment.
Pheu Thai’s 10,000 Baht Gambit: A Political Promise That Spells Possible Economic Peril
Napon Jatusripitak
The Pheu Thai Party’s plan to provide 10,000 baht gift to Thai adults serves a dual purpose: stimulating the economy and reconsolidating its political position. However, it remains uncertain whether it will achieve success in either of these goals.