2 May 2023 Thailand’s Policy Towards A Post-Coup Myanmar N. Ganesan Thailand’s proximity to Myanmar means that its foreign ministry is singing a different and more positive tune on Myanmar from the rest of ASEAN. Whether the notes clash against the larger symphony remains to be seen. Myanmar Thailand
21 Apr 2023 Thailand’s Lèse-majesté Law: A Subtle Referendum in the Upcoming Elections? Napon Jatusripitak Political parties which tout the need for more democracy in Thailand have shied away from aggressively promoting amendments to the kingdom’s lese-majeste law. However, the law’s impact on generational and ideological divides remains in motion. Thai Politics Thailand
17 Apr 2023 Thailand’s Right-Wing Parties: Keeping Democracy Close But Its Enemies Closer Treethep Srisa-nga Some democracy advocates may look to eradicating right-wing parties in the political landscape come the elections in May. But it should be noted that not all right-wing parties are harmful to democracy. Thai Politics Thailand
14 Apr 2023 What’s Interesting about the Thai General Election is not Who Wins but What Comes After Termsak Chalermpalanupap Pheu Thai (PT), Thailand’s chief opposition party, looks certain to win the largest number of House seats in the upcoming general election on 14 May. But coming first in the poll does not guarantee PT the lead in forming a new government. Thai Elections Thailand
6 Apr 2023 Political Dealmaking Will Determine the Winner and Twist Policy Outcomes in Thailand’s Election Napon Jatusripitak|Mathis Lohatepanont The policy trajectory of the next Thai government will depend on post-election coalitional configurations, not policy pledges. Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand
3 Apr 2023 Why is the U.S.-Thai Alliance Treading Water? Ian Storey United States President Joe Biden has done a creditable job in upgrading and reinvigorating America’s treaty alliances. Thailand, one of Washington’s oldest treaty allies in Asia, is an outlier. Thailand U.S.-Thailand Relations
16 Mar 2023 Thai General and Premier Learns the Ropes as a Full-fledged Politician Termsak Chalermpalanupap Thai premier General Prayut Chan-o-cha, a former career military officer, is evolving to become a full-fledged politician who dangles goodies and hustles deals with other people of his ilk. Thai Politics Thailand
13 Mar 2023 Chinese Investment into Thai Private Universities: The Need to Keep Standards Up Sivarin Lertpusit The flow of Chinese investment into Thai private universities has sparked concerns about falling educational standards. The authorities need to put measures in place to ensure that standards are maintained. China-Thai Relations Thailand
3 Mar 2023 Perils and Promise Beneath Global Enthusiasm for Thai Baht Richard Yarrow There has been a certain buzz around the Thai baht. But the attention could be short lived if the government fails to navigate deeper structural problems. Thai Economy Thailand
25 Jan 2023 Dangerous Unintended Consequences Loom in the Wake of Thailand’s Hasty Legalisation of Marijuana Termsak Chalermpalanupap Thailand’s hasty legalisation of marijuana and hemp without necessary control measures has sparked concerns about illicit trade and abuse of ‘legalised’ marijuana. It also threatens to disrupt ASEAN’s regional effort to create a “drug-free” community; the other nine ASEAN members still treat marijuana as a banned narcotic. Drug Trade Health Thailand
