When the Pandemic Spreads Another “Fever”: Regional Autonomy
Tita Sanglee
Some Thai provinces are learning to adapt quickly to the Covid-19 pandemic. This might drive regional efforts for greater independence from Bangkok.

Tita Sanglee
Some Thai provinces are learning to adapt quickly to the Covid-19 pandemic. This might drive regional efforts for greater independence from Bangkok.
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
The election for the post of governor of Bangkok is due to take place in the last quarter of this year. However, Thailand’s major political parties lack suitable candidates with realistic chances of victory.
Mark S. Cogan
The Thai government’s renewed efforts to counter fake news related to the Covid-19 pandemic has fuelled speculation that it is seeking to further limit the freedom of expression and media freedom in the kingdom.
Wichuta Teeratanabodee
The Thai government’s approach to Thailand’s longstanding haze problem needs more than just short-term measures. But legislative and political obstacles stand in the way of successfully passing the laws required to address the issue.
Punchada Sirivunnabood
As the kingdom grapples with a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the political parties in the ruling coalition appear to be focused more on gaining political mileage than fighting the virus.
Wichuta Teeratanabodee
Recent developments on Thai social media underscore a growing shift in sentiments in segments of the Thai pro-democracy movement. Instead of pressing for political change, they have displayed a growing — and worrying — sense of hopelessness.
Tita Sanglee
The country’s political polarisation is hindering the government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Punchada Sirivunnabood
The main ruling party and opposition parties want to change the electoral system to their advantage before the next election.
Michael J. Montesano
Whether as a source of royal blessings or through the power of its rent-seekers, Bangkok’s hold over provincial Thailand endures.
Paul Chambers
The relationship between the palace and the police is deepening. Meanwhile, long awaited police reforms are in the balance.