Tita Sanglee is an independent analyst and a business owner based in Khao Lak, Phang Nga province, Thailand.
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Thailand’s New Defence Minister: Keeping the Armed Forces Sweet
Tita Sanglee|Ian Storey
The appointment of Thailand’s new defence minister underscores the Pheu Thai Party’s desire to deter yet another coup and ensure the longevity of the 11-party coalition government.
Post-election, Thailand’s Next Government Faces Difficult Military Procurement Decisions
Tita Sanglee|Ian Storey
Washington has rejected Thailand’s request to purchase F-35 Lightning II fighters, reportedly due to the Royal Thai Air Force’s lack of capacity to operate the planes. But there is more to the decision than meets the eye.
Decoding Phuket Province’s Demand for Autonomy
Tita Sanglee|Michael J. Montesano
There are growing calls in Phuket, Thailand’s tourism powerhouse, to become more autonomous from the central authorities in Bangkok. While such an idea has not gained traction outside Phuket, the province might need to think deeper about what autonomy entails, and in what form.
The Grim Future of the Democrat Party in Thailand’s Upper South
Tita Sanglee
As Thailand readies itself for the coming elections, its oldest political party, the Democrat Party, faces an uphill battle in even coming close to regaining its former lustre.
When the Pandemic Spreads Another “Fever”: Regional Autonomy
Tita Sanglee
Some Thai provinces are learning to adapt quickly to the Covid-19 pandemic. This might drive regional efforts for greater independence from Bangkok.