ARTICLES

6 Apr 2022

New Chinese Migrants in Chiang Mai: Parallel Paths for Social Interaction and Cultural Adjustment

Aranya Siriphon|Fanzura Banu|Pagon Gatchalee

While descendants of older Chinese migrants in Thailand consider themselves Thai, new Chinese migrants tend to struggle with assimilating, due partly to negative stereotypes about foreign Chinese. This Long Read explores the parallel communities these new Chinese migrants have forged to address their needs for social integration.

30 Mar 2022

Hale and Hearty Plans for Thailand’s Andaman Coast

Michael J. Montesano

Thailand's ambitious plans for a wellness corridor along its Andaman Coast underscores the coming together of different players for the development of the country's regions.

Economic Development Thai Economy Thailand Tourism

24 Mar 2022

Thailand and the Russia-Ukraine War: Bending or Gone with the Wind?

Ian Storey

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted how Thailand’s desire to balance its relations with the major powers, coupled with the deleterious effects of nearly two decades of political turmoil, has enervated the country’s foreign policy.

ASEAN-Russia Relations Russia Thailand

22 Mar 2022

Bangkok’s New Chinatown: Waiting for Another Ka-Ching

Aranya Siriphon|Fanzura Banu|Pagon Gatchalee

Bangkok’s ‘new Chinatown’ flourished when a steady stream of Chinese tourists visited the area. As the country prepares to re-open its borders, the question is whether the area will revisit its glory days.

COVID-19 Thai Economy Thailand Tourism

16 Mar 2022

Decoding Phuket Province’s Demand for Autonomy

Tita Sanglee|Michael J. Montesano

There are growing calls in Phuket, Thailand’s tourism powerhouse, to become more autonomous from the central authorities in Bangkok. While such an idea has not gained traction outside Phuket, the province might need to think deeper about what autonomy entails, and in what form.

Thai Politics Thailand

3 Mar 2022

Threat to Amnesty International Reflects Climate of Repression in Thailand

Alexandra Dalferro

The recent move to expel Amnesty International from Thailand is yet another indicator of the growing influence of the ultra-royalist political faction in Thailand.

Thai Monarchy Thai Politics Thailand

3 Mar 2022

‘Stand, Stop, Imprison’: People’s Defiance against the Thai Establishment

Anusorn Unno

Protestors against the Thai establishment have found a new form of defiance: demanding offenders’ right to bail. The ‘Stand, Stop, Imprison’ campaign has spread far and wide, largely due to its less controversial nature.

Thai Politics Thailand

24 Feb 2022

Digital Surveillance in Thailand: When Pegasus Takes Flight

Janjira Sombatpoonsiri

The Thai regime is reportedly using spyware to extract personal information from the mobile devices of political dissidents. The use of digital intrusion and repression reinforces Thailand’s autocracy in the face of challenges from the political opposition.

Cyber Security Technology Thailand

23 Feb 2022

Thailand’s Vision to Become A Rail Hub: A Long Shot

Wu Shang-Su

Thailand has ambitious plans to become a rail hub in mainland Southeast Asia. But successful implementation of the plan is a different thing altogether.

Infrastructure International Trade Thai Economy Thailand

22 Feb 2022

Thammanat versus Phalang Pracharat: Who Will Win?

Punchada Sirivunnabood

Controversial Thai politician Thammanat Prompow is proving his mettle as an adept political fixer and could well emerge as kingmaker at the next elections.

Thai Military Thai Politics Thailand