ARTICLES

12 Mar 2021

Thailand’s Senate: Why 2021 Demonstrators Want it Reformed

Paul Chambers

The protest movement’s progressive political reform agenda requires an elected Senate, or no Senate.

Thai Politics Thailand

2 Mar 2021

What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

The convictions of three ministers do not augur well for the ruling coalition led by Thai Prime Minister Prayut. It also sets a precedent for pro-democracy protestors who have been detained - invoking one’s constitutional right to justify unlawful protest activities is an invalid legal defence.

An image of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

26 Feb 2021

No-Confidence Motion in Thailand: Dissension Within and Without

Punchada Sirivunnabood

The recent no-confidence vote by the opposition in Thailand’s parliament shows that the ruling coalition is being riled by internal conflict.

Thai Politics Thailand

30 Dec 2020

Thai Provincial Politics Remain Local

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

The Progressive Movement stalled in provincial elections.

Thai Politics Thailand

23 Dec 2020

How the Milk Tea Alliance Has Succeeded, and Why It May Fail

Jasmine Chia|Scott Singer

The Milk Tea Alliance has made waves, even in the physical world. But its impact will be capped by authoritarian governments across the region.

Milk Tea Alliance Thai Politics Thailand

23 Nov 2020

Thai Political Protests: Drifting into Uncharted Waters

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

The political temperature in Thailand is set to raise, as protest leaders up the ante and demand the reform of the monarchy. A separate process of constitutional amendment in Parliament will skirt the contentious issue.

Thai Politics Thailand

10 Nov 2020

Demography and Democratisation

Kevin S.Y. Tan

Thailand’s current political demonstrations suggest that demography matters for democracy.

Demography Thai Politics Thailand

9 Nov 2020

What if General Prayut Resigns?

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Prime Minister General Prayut’s resignation would complicate, not moderate, Thailand’s current political turmoil.

Thai Politics Thailand

22 Oct 2020

Thai Student Protests: Finishing the Business of 1932?

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

The recent student protests constitute something more than a call for the resignation of the prime minister. The ultimate goal is the end of the absolute power of the monarchy, as envisioned by revolutionaries of the class of 1932.

Thai Politics Thailand

19 Oct 2020

Student Protests in Thailand: The End of Political Quiescence

Michael J. Montesano

Recent mass students protests in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand have forced the hand of the government. If the Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha does resign, it could signal a victory for the protesters – or a determination on the part of hard-line elements in the military and the palace.

Thai Politics Thailand