ARTICLES

5 Mar 2024

Who Is Really in Charge In Thailand?

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

In theory, Thai premier Srettha Thavisin leads the country. But there is more than meets the eye.

Thai Politics Thailand

27 Feb 2024

Thai University Students’ Civic Engagement on Campuses

Panarat Anamwathana

Amid the hurly-burly of national politics and against some mighty odds, Thai university students have managed to carve out a progressive niche through their campus activities. Whether they can sustain their momentum after they graduate is another question.

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.

Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand

9 Feb 2024

Thai Constitutional Court Decision on Move Forward is Judicial Overreach

Mark S. Cogan

The recent Constitutional Court decision on the Move Forward Party is unprecedented and will have a significant impact on opposition parties in Thailand.

Thai Monarchy Thai Politics Thailand

2 Feb 2024

Move Forward Stands at the Brink of Dissolution

Napon Jatusripitak|Mathis Lohatepanont

Political tensions in Thailand have escalated following a court ruling that could potentially lead to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party over charges stemming from its campaign to amend the country's lèse majesté law.

Thai Military Thai Monarchy Thai Politics Thailand

31 Jan 2024

A Political Settlement in Thailand’s Deep South: Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back

Paul Chambers

There are some grounds to be optimistic about the dialogue process in Thailand’s Deep South. But a more permanent solution is likely to be stymied by the kingdom’s powerful military.

Thai Military Thai Politics Thailand

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.

Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand

18 Jan 2024

The Kra Land Bridge: Thailand’s White Elephant Comes Charging Back

Ian Storey

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has revitalised the idea of the Kra land bridge with gusto. Poor economic viability, environmental problems and geopolitical complications account for the project’s tepid international reception.

Thai Politics Thailand transport

18 Jan 2024

Yok’s case and Thailand’s Treatment of Child Activists

Panarat Anamwathana

The charged case of a controversial juvenile accused of insulting the monarchy illustrates the shortcomings of the Thai justice system in protecting the youngest defendants and the complications of upholding lèse-majesté laws in the twenty-first century.

Thai Politics Thailand

22 Dec 2023

Collaboration Between Pheu Thai and Move Forward Parties on Their Core Issues Will Determine Thailand’s Future

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Thailand’s Pheu Thai-led coalition government is struggling to amend the Constitution of 2017, or to draft a new replacement for it. Not much progress can be made on that front, however, unless and until the Move Forward Party provides support.

Thai Politics Thailand