ARTICLES

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

2 Jan 2024

The “T-Wave” Descending on China: Rising but Insufficient to Pull Tourists to Thailand?

Gwendolyn Yap

Like Korea’s famous “K-Wave”, Thailand’s media stars and products have gained an Asian audience where Chinese fans dominate. Unlike the Korean trend, however, Thailand’s new “T-Wave” has not gained enough momentum to significantly increase Chinese tourist numbers.

Thailand Tourism

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

15 Dec 2023

A Tale of Two (or More) Prime Ministers

Napon Jatusripitak

Judging from Srettha Thavisin’s recent off-the-cuff comments, Thailand might have more than one prime minister at the moment.

Thai Politics Thailand

28 Nov 2023

Thailand’s Carbon Offset Policies May Undermine Climate Action

Prapimphan Chiengkul

Thailand’s plans to tackle climate change need a serious rethink where carbon offsets are concerned.

Climate Change Thailand

Srettha Thavisin, Thailand's newly-elected 30th Prime Minister, attends Bangkok Post Forum 2023, themed 'Thailand: The Era of Change,' at Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok, Thailand on October 3, 2023. This forum serves as a platform to discuss the policy frameworks set by the new government, with a spotlight on economic recovery and holistic development across all sectors. (Photo by Matt Hunt / ANADOLU AGENCY / Anadolu Agency via AFP)

30 Oct 2023

Thailand’s Exposure to Northeast Asia’s Slowdowns

Richard Yarrow

World events have not been kind to Thailand’s economic plans. Besides high oil prices and U.S. interest rates, Thailand faces prolonged slowdowns in its Northeast Asian economic partners. The challenges and opportunities are many, and ultimately hinge on stable democratic leadership.

Thai Economy Thai Politics Thailand

30 Oct 2023

Thailand’s Marooned Submarine Deal: Some Questions Need Answers

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Thailand’s long-drawn saga to acquire Chinese-built submarines is dead in the water. The kingdom’s newly-appointed defence minister should be asking the Royal Thai Navy some serious questions.

China-Thai Relations Defence Thailand

12 Oct 2023

New Thai PM Faces a Crisis of Confidence

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

As a political novice, Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin is facing an uphill struggle to prove that he is the right man for the job. His political survival depends on support from his coalition partners – without which he risks being unseated in a no-confidence motion in the House of Representatives.

Thai Politics Thailand

A Pheu Thai Party campaign poster pledging a 10,000 Thai Baht handout should they win Thailand's upcoming general election is pictured in Bangkok on May 2, 2023. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

12 Oct 2023

Pheu Thai’s 10,000 Baht Gambit: A Political Promise That Spells Possible Economic Peril

Napon Jatusripitak

The Pheu Thai Party’s plan to provide 10,000 baht gift to Thai adults serves a dual purpose: stimulating the economy and reconsolidating its political position. However, it remains uncertain whether it will achieve success in either of these goals.

Thai Economy Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand