ARTICLES

5 Apr 2024

Thailand’s Persevering Police Problem

Paul Chambers

Whatever reforms are underway for Thailand’s law enforcers would be inadequate if the foxes are already in the henhouse.

19 Mar 2024

Pheu Thai Versus Bank of Thailand: More Than a Question of Digital Wallets and Interest Rates

Napon Jatusripitak

A festering dispute between the Pheu Thai-led government and the Bank of Thailand has underscored a major question as to who sets the kingdom’s economic direction.

Finance Southeast Asia Thai Economy Thai Politics Thailand

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

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.

Cyber Security Digitalisation 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.

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