ARTICLES

3 Dec 2024

How a Provincial Election in Udon Thani Became a National Battleground

Napon Jatusripitak

Thaksin used a local election to stage a political comeback. While this reaped dividends, the key is to ensure that the needs of voters are addressed in the long term.

1 Nov 2024

Pheu Thai: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Eugene Mark

The Pheu Thai party has to tread a delicate balance between its coalition with conservatives and fulfilling reformist expectations.

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20 Aug 2024

New Thai PM Will Face the Same Crisis of Confidence

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

The same legitimacy issues that dogged Srettha Thavisin will dog Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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12 Aug 2024

MFP Dissolution: Inevitable But Not Inconsequential

Napon Jatusripitak

The dissolution of the Move Forward Party conforms to a pattern of judicial bodies intervening to manage political outcomes.

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22 Jul 2024

All Roads Lead to Bhumjaithai?

Napon Jatusripitak|Suthikarn Meechan

The Bhumjaithai Party is cementing its status as the quintessential power broker in Thai politics.

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12 Jun 2024

Pheu Thai’s Shift in Communication Strategy

Alexandra Colombier

The Pheu Thai Party has shut down the Voice TV media outlet, as part of a strategy to boost its flagging political fortunes.

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27 May 2024

The Thai Senate: A Crisis of Representation in the Making

Napon Jatusripitak

The convoluted selection process and the likelihood of self- or vested interests overshadowing public ones in Thailand’s senatorial race mean that the odds of a truly representative body are slim.

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2 May 2024

Political Stakes of Pheu Thai’s 10,000 Baht Digital Wallet Initiative

Napon Jatusripitak

The Pheu Thai Party is seeking to push through its 10,000 baht digital wallet scheme. If it fails, there would be significant ramifications for the party. Yet, even if it succeeds, there is no guarantee that the party will regain its electoral dominance.

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23 Feb 2024

Thailand’s Marijuana Politics: Down from a High?

Paul Chambers

The Thai government is racing to ban the recreational use of marijuna. It has its work cut out for it.

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22 Jan 2024

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.

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