12 May 2023 Thailand’s Pheu Thai is Painting Itself Into a Corner Termsak Chalermpalanupap Even if Thailand’s leading opposition party sweeps the popular vote on 14 May 2023, its latest demands to prospective coalition partners mean that it may not be able to form a coalition strong enough to win the premiership. Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand
11 May 2023 ‘Melayu Raya’ Celebrations in Thailand’s Conflict-Stricken Deep South Said Effendy Said Iziddin A community event by and for young Malay/Muslims in Thailand’s south reflects identity and community aspirations amidst political uncertainty in the wider nation-state. Thai Military Thailand Youth
10 May 2023 The Rise of Football Ultras in Southeast Asia Muhammad Afiq Hajis Muhammad Afiq Hajis analyses the cultural phenomenon of Ultras in Southeast Asia, their spirit of collectivism, and marginalised identities in society. ASEAN ASEANFocus Indonesia Malaysia Thailand
4 May 2023 Move Forward’s Gains Spurring Pheu Thai to Deal With Auld Enemy Termsak Chalermpalanupap The recent gains made by the Move Forward party have compelled Pheu Thai, the country’s biggest opposition party, to consider possibilities previously deemed unpalatable. Thai Elections Thailand
3 May 2023 Circular Economy for ASEAN’s Sustainable Future Patree Witoonchart|Kannika Thampanishvong Patree Witoonchart and Kannika Thampanishvong draw lessons from the implementation of Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green Economy and how ASEAN countries can envision their circular economies. ASEAN ASEANFocus Economic Development Sustainable Development Thailand
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
