ARTICLES

21 Jul 2021

Sandboxes Amidst a Rising Tide

Kevin S.Y. Tan|Kevin Zhang

Thailand’s so-called “sandbox” schemes to jumpstart the country’s tourism sector is laudable. But they might be achieved at a cost.

9 Jul 2021

K-pop Activism: A Potent Political Force

Dorcas Gan

K-pop activism is a growing phenomenon in Southeast Asia, serving as an alternative means of political mobilisation and expression among tech-savvy youth.

Indonesia K-pop Myanmar Social Media Technology Thailand

8 Jul 2021

Phalang Pracharat Party’s Reshuffle: Preparing the Ranks for Battle

Punchada Sirivunnabood

While the recent reshuffling of its executive committee and a proposal to revise Thailand’s electoral system, Thailand’s ruling Phalang Pracharat Party is well-placed to contest the country’s next round of elections.

Thai Politics Thailand

7 Jul 2021

Lancang-Mekong Cooperation: Overcoming the Trust Deficit on the Mekong

Richard Grünwald

The Lancang Mekong Cooperation has suffered a deficit of trust following the publication of a study in April 2020 raising concerns over the impact of Chinese mainstream dams on the Mekong’s water flow. To overcome the trust deficit on the Mekong, it is important to depoliticise hydrological science by ensuring compliance with standard research procedures and collaboration among relevant institutions.

ASEAN-China Relations China Japan Mekong River South Korea Thailand

1 Jul 2021

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.

COVID-19 Health Thailand

25 Jun 2021

Major Parties Lacking Candidates with a Winning Chance in Bangkok’s Gubernatorial Election

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.

Thai Military Thai Politics Thailand

22 Jun 2021

Thailand’s Hazy Problem – Challenges in Passing Clean Air Legislation

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.

Environment Southeast Asia Thai Politics Thailand

10 Jun 2021

Thailand’s Third Pandemic Wave: Felled by Infighting

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.

COVID-19 Thai Politics Thailand