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Napon Jatusripitak

Dr Napon Jatusripitak is a Visiting Fellow in the Thailand Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He is a PhD Researcher at Northwestern University.

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.

A Pheu Thai Party campaign poster pledging a 10,000 Thai Baht handout should they win Thailand's upcoming general election is pictured in Bangkok on May 2, 2023. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

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.