ARTICLES

21 Dec 2021

The Drugs Trade in a Time of Covid-19: Still Rolling

Punchada Sirivunnabood

The Covid-19 pandemic and associated movement restrictions have not inhibited the drugs trade in around the Golden Triangle. In fact it appears to have worsened it.

16 Dec 2021

Thailand’s Main Opposition Party Hopes for a Landslide Election Victory: A Realistic Goal or Just a Dream?

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Phuea Thai (PT), Thailand’s main opposition party, is aiming at scoring a landslide victory in the country’s next general election, which is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2022. PT’s success may help allow the party’s chief patron, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to end his self-imposed exile overseas.

Thai Monarchy Thai Politics Thailand

15 Dec 2021

The Grim Future of the Democrat Party in Thailand’s Upper South

Tita Sanglee

As Thailand readies itself for the coming elections, its oldest political party, the Democrat Party, faces an uphill battle in even coming close to regaining its former lustre.

Thai Politics Thailand

10 Dec 2021

The Ones to Watch: Chinese Investors in Thailand, Trends and Opportunities

Aranya Siriphon|Fanzura Banu

China has been accelerating its foreign direct investments into the kingdom, even as other investors have pulled out. Thai officials are hopeful that this trend will continue.

China-Thai Relations Thai Economy Thailand

10 Nov 2021

How Much Longer Can Thailand’s Prime Minister Rule Before Reaching the Eight-year Limit?

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

A dispute has emerged over when Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha’s premiership will reach the constitutional limit.

Thai Politics Thailand

11 Oct 2021

Thai PM Remains Vulnerable Without a Party of His Own

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha has narrowly escaped “political assassination” in the House of Representatives. This underscores the urgency of strengthen his political power base. Without doing so, the future of his premiership will remain at risk.

Thai Politics Thailand

8 Oct 2021

Thailand’s Warring Generals: Different Beds, Same Dream

Punchada Sirivunnabood

The Thai prime minister might soon leave the ruling Phalang Pracharat Party-led governing coalition. Ironically, his departure might actually boost the party's chances of assembling a winning coalition come the elections expected next year.

Thai Military Thai Politics Thailand

15 Sep 2021

Reform of the Thai Police: An Impossible Dream?

Punchada Sirivunnabood

A recent police scandal has again sparked calls for reform of the Thai police force. There have been numerous attempts in the past, but the key problem is the entrenched relationship between powerful politicians and senior police officers.

Thai Military Thai Politics Thailand