ARTICLES

27 Feb 2024

Thailand’s Public Sector Data Breaches Erode Public Trust – And Might Undermine E-Government

Surachanee Sriyai

Thailand’s negligence in addressing cybersecurity concerns in the public sector, and lack of accountability and transparency more broadly, can erode public trust — and undermine the future adoption of e-services.

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.

Thai Politics Thailand Youth

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

22 Feb 2024

The ASEAN Power Grid: How the LTMS-PIP Can Inform the BIMP-PIP’s Development

Mirza Sadaqat Huda

A quartet of ASEAN member countries have taken a first important step towards the vision of a regional power grid. The next step is to look back for lessons learned to move forward and improve collaboration, leveraging the experience of not just officials but stakeholders in the private sector.

ASEAN Brunei Climate Change Indonesia Laos Malaysia Philippine Singapore 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