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Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?
By James Guild
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government has struggled to fund its massive "digital wallet" stimulus program.
Life Along the Thai-Myanmar Frontier
By Luke Hunt
The border town of Myawaddy has now fallen and ethnic rebels want negotiations with the Thai government.
Ethnic Karen Rebels Complete Capture of Strategic Myanmar Border Crossing
By Sebastian Strangio
The fall of Myawaddy, a major hub of overland trade between Myanmar and Thailand, could have significant ramifications for the course of the country's conflict.
Thailand Ready to Accept 100,000 Refugees, Foreign Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The impending fall of the border town of Myawaddy to ethnic Karen rebels has raised fears of junta air attacks that could drive thousands of civilians into Thailand.
Thailand Confirms Myanmar Military Evacuation Flight Request After Latest Resistance Gains
By Sebastian Strangio
The fall of the town of Myawaddy to resistance forces could shift the battlefield and diplomatic dynamics of the country's conflict.
Thai Police to Investigate Deputy Chief Accused of Links to Online Gambling
By Sebastian Strangio
Deputy Police Chief Surachate Hakparn has been accused of money laundering in connection with an illegal online gambling operation.
Thai Constitutional Court Accepts Petition Seeking Dissolution of MFP
By Sebastian Strangio
The opposition Move Forward Party seems almost certain to meet the same fate as its predecessor, Future Forward.
From Cribs to Cabinets: The Apparent Surge of ‘Nepo Babies’ in Thai Politics
By Tita Sanglee
The country has long been governed by a galaxy of interconnected political clans.
Thailand’s Bid for a Seat on the UN Human Rights Council is Poorly Timed
By Mark S. Cogan
The diplomatic push has not been matched by sufficient improvements in the country's own human rights record.
Reenergizing the Thailand-US Relationship
By John Goyer
Recent high-level engagements have improved the mood music in the relationship; that momentum needs to be sustained.
Thailand’s Parliament Passes Landmark Marriage Equality Bill
By Sebastian Strangio
Once the law is approved by the Senate and the King, the country will become the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
Chinese EV Makers Challenging Market Leaders at Auto Show in Bangkok
By Elaine Kurtenbach
Companies like BYD, XPeng and Great Wall Motors are quickly growing their sales in Thailand, challenging longstanding market leaders.