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30 Apr 2025

Why Importing More Will Not Save Thailand from Trump’s Tariffs

Wannaphong Durongkaveroj

Thailand is trying to increase imports from the US to tackle the challenge posed by new US tariffs slapped on Thailand. This is unlikely to significantly improve Thailand’s position.

29 Apr 2025

After the Grand Compromise: Voter Profiles in Thai Politics

Napon Jatusripitak|Mathis Lohatepanont

The grand compromise, forged at the elite level between Thailand’s conservative establishment and Thaksin Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party, could lead many Thai voters to shift their party allegiance in the next general election.

Thai Politics Thailand

1 Apr 2025

How the ‘Deal to Sell Out the Country’ Paved the Way for Thaksin’s Return as Thailand’s Biggest Red Herring

Napon Jatusripitak

Unsurprisingly, Thai premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra has survived a no-confidence motion in parliament. But the debate over the motion obscured deeper political dilemmas that will continue to bedevil the country.

Thai Politics Thailand

24 Mar 2025

The Politics of Lanna Identity and the Restoration of Ethnic Thai Dishes

Kittiya Moonsarn

The Thai state has tried to use food hegemony to control cultural narratives but the sheer diversity of local cuisine is putting a brake on it.

Thai Politics Thailand

18 Mar 2025

Thailand’s Unreliability as Broker Makes Peace Even More Elusive in Myanmar

Paul Chambers

Thailand’s efforts to mediate the peace in Myanmar are complicated by the kingdom’s extensive interests in the country.

Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics Thai Politics Thailand

13 Mar 2025

Selling Dreams Versus Same as Before: A Tale of Two Provinces

Duncan McCargo

In contesting the recent provincial administrative office elections, the People’s Party did not learn from the lessons of the past.

Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand

5 Mar 2025

Thailand’s PAO Elections: What Did Not Happen

Duncan McCargo

The People’s Party’s lacklustre performance in recent provincial elections underscores the fact that the country’s traditional parties are seeking to undermine the progressive party.

Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand

18 Feb 2025

Ominous Political Storm Gathers over Thai-Cambodian Dispute in Gulf of Thailand

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

The Paetongtarn Administration is following Thaksin Shinawatra’s advice in preparing to resume negotiations with Phnom Penh on conflicting maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand. Opponents of the Shinawatra family suspect a collusion between Thaksin and Hun Sen to speed up a deal on joint exploration.

Cambodia Thai Politics Thailand

18 Feb 2025

Outcome of Recent Thai Provincial Elections Heralds Tighter Race in Next General Election

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Thailand’s three most significant political parties have some tough lessons to learn from the recent provincial races in preparation for the next general election. Coalition politics is likely to endure, regardless.

Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand