Thailand’s Senate: Why 2021 Demonstrators Want it Reformed
Paul Chambers
The protest movement’s progressive political reform agenda requires an elected Senate, or no Senate.

Paul Chambers
The protest movement’s progressive political reform agenda requires an elected Senate, or no Senate.
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
The convictions of three ministers do not augur well for the ruling coalition led by Thai Prime Minister Prayut. It also sets a precedent for pro-democracy protestors who have been detained - invoking one’s constitutional right to justify unlawful protest activities is an invalid legal defence.
Punchada Sirivunnabood
The recent no-confidence vote by the opposition in Thailand’s parliament shows that the ruling coalition is being riled by internal conflict.
Punchada Sirivunnabood
Thailand is facing a second coronavirus outbreak. This time, however, the fight may be protracted because the causes stem from endemic corruption.
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
The Progressive Movement stalled in provincial elections.
Jasmine Chia|Scott Singer
The Milk Tea Alliance has made waves, even in the physical world. But its impact will be capped by authoritarian governments across the region.
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
The political temperature in Thailand is set to raise, as protest leaders up the ante and demand the reform of the monarchy. A separate process of constitutional amendment in Parliament will skirt the contentious issue.
Kevin S.Y. Tan
Thailand’s current political demonstrations suggest that demography matters for democracy.
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
Prime Minister General Prayut’s resignation would complicate, not moderate, Thailand’s current political turmoil.
Punchada Sirivunnabood
Similar goals link the current protests in Thailand with earlier ones. Their different tactics make them harder for authorities to quell.