ARTICLES

25 Feb 2020

Rigorous Vetting: The Senate Strikes Back?

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Too early to conclude that Upper House has found a new independence apart from the Thai military

Thai Politics Thailand

18 Feb 2020

Mass Shooting: Thai Military in the Cross-Hairs

Supalak Ganjanakhundee

A mass shooting in Thailand has put the spotlight on the military’s involvement in business.

Thai Military Thailand

6 Feb 2020

No-Confidence Motion in Thailand: Collateral Damage

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Thailand political opposition lacks the votes in the upcoming no-confidence debate. Still, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Thammanas Prompow may yet become collateral damage of the motion.

Thai Politics Thailand

5 Feb 2020

New Peace Talks in Southern Thailand: a New Hope?

Supalak Ganjanakhundee

Peace is getting another chance in the Patani region of South Thailand, with plans to initiate dialogue between Thai authorities and the armed separatists of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) in Malaysia next month.

Peace Talks Thailand

22 Jan 2020

The Future of the Future Forward Party Remains Uncertain

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

The Future Forward Party has been cleared of various sedition charges. But the party still faces allegations of unlawfully subjecting itself to its leader's financial domination, putting its future at risk.

Thai Politics Thailand

20 Jan 2020

A Tale of Political Walk and Run Rallies in Thailand

Supalak Ganjanakhundee

A pro-government "Walk to Support Uncle" rally and an anti-government "Run to Oust Uncle" assembly have drawn similar numbers of participants, reflecting the political divide in Thailand.

Thai Politics Thailand

15 Jan 2020

A New Chapter in Thailand’s Politics

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

As Thailand's opposition parties weaken from allegations and defections, the ruling coalition government is set to gain strength in the House with little competition - heralding a new era in the country's politics.

Thai Politics Thailand

27 Nov 2019

Thailand’s New Security Plan Highlights Threats to the Throne

Supalak Ganjanakhundee

Years of political turmoil and ingrained problems such as inequality, corruption and and inefficient administration have led to declining faith in the monarchy. This has widened political divisions in Thailand - an issue so serious that it has become the focus of Thailand's latest security plan.

Security Thailand

5 Nov 2019

Anand Panyarachun and Royal Intervention in Thai Politics

Supalak Ganjanakhundee

Unlike most constitutional monarchies that stay above the political fray, the late King Bhumibol often sent his men to rescue Thailand from crises - such as the appointment of Anand Panyarachun as Prime Minister after the 1992 protests. However, these royal interventions were not always effective, and had in fact eroded the monarchy's popular legitimacy.

Thai Monarchy Thai Politics Thailand

29 Oct 2019

In Thailand, High-Speed Train, Low Speed Negotiations

Sihasak Phuangketkeow

After months of drawn-out and intense negotiations, the contract for the high-speed train project was finally signed to much fanfare and relief. With the three-airport high speed train project going forward, Thailand's ambitious Eastern Economic Corridor project is one step closer to reality.

Eastern Economic Corridor Thailand