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. Move Forward Party Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand
8 Aug 2024 Thai PM Srettha and the Cannabis Ban: Not Having it His Way Termsak Chalermpalanupap The Thai Prime Minister’s unexpected back-pedalling has ignited rumours that influential former PM Thaksin Shinawatra will back Deputy PM Anutin Charnveerakul as the future leader. Narcotics Thai Politics Thailand
2 Aug 2024 Thailand’s Defence Budget in 2024-2025: Appeasing the Military? Paul Chambers The Pheu Thai-led government has allowed defence expenditure to creep upwards despite fiscal pressures. This is a clever ploy to keep the country’s generals onside. Thai Military Thai Politics Thailand
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. Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand
10 Jul 2024 Thailand’s Grand Compromise Tested, or Back to Square One? Napon Jatusripitak Depending on one’s perspective, the grand political compromise in Thailand is either collapsing or still remains intact. Southeast Asia Thai Politics Thailand
18 Jun 2024 Is the Bank of Thailand Overly Independent? Peter Warr The tussle between the Thai government and the Bank of Thailand reflects the fact that central banks are never completely independent of governments. Thai Economy Thai Politics Thailand
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. Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand
10 Jun 2024 The Future of Thailand’s Move Forward Party in a Fluid Political Landscape Eugene Mark What’s next for the beleaguered Move Forward Party, harbinger of Thailand’s progressive political future? Thai Politics Thailand
29 May 2024 The Thai Prime Minister’s Occupational Hazard as a Political Proxy is Being in the Line of Fire Termsak Chalermpalanupap Nine months into his premiership, the Thai prime minister faces uncertainty about his political future. Thai Politics Thailand
28 May 2024 The Good Reasons for a Thai Economic Stimulus Richard Yarrow A range of data suggests Thailand’s economy has not reached maximal employment. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has some good grounds to inject economic stimulus—but should reconsider the policy’s design. Thai Economy Thai Politics Thailand
