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Thai Parliamentarian Sentenced to 6 Years Imprisonment For Insulting King
By Sebastian Strangio
Rukchanok Srinork's Move Forward Party has campaigned hard for the repeal of Article 112 of the Thai penal code, which criminalizes criticism of the monarchy.
Thailand on Track to Meet Tourism Target for 2023, Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects up to 28 million people to have visited the country by the end of this year.
Is China Replacing the US as Thailand’s Main Security Partner?
By Jack Sato and Abdul Rahman Yaacob
In both arms sales and joint military exercises, China has been rapidly catching up to – or even surpassing – the U.S., Thailand’s official ally.
Thailand’s Economic Quagmire: Lagging Growth and Political Turbulence
By Prem Singh Gill
Once hailed as a regional economic powerhouse, Thailand now grapples with challenge that could jeopardize both its financial and political stability.
Will Cash Stimulus Jump-Start the Thai Economy?
By James Guild
Economic recovery from COVID-19 has been sluggish, but there might be better ways to kickstart consumer spending.
Hamas Still Holding 15 Thai Nationals in Gaza, Bangkok Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came after 17 people were released over several days during the truce between Israel and Hamas.
Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law on Marriage Equality
By Sebastian Strangio
If the law is passed by Parliament next month, Thailand will become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
It Is Time For the Thai Authorities to Step Up Their Strategic Communication
By Tita Sanglee
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's first few months in office have been marred by a series of avoidable missteps.
Thai Nationals Evacuated From Conflict Zone in Myanmar’s Shan State
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thais were reportedly victims of human trafficking rescued from online scam centers in Laukkai, in northern Shan State.
Hamas Will Release Thai Hostages When Ceasefire Declared, Officials Say
By Sebastian Strangio
A team of Muslim Thai officials have been in contact with the Palestinian militant Hamas since last month.
How Will Southeast Asian Terror Groups Capitalize on the Israel-Hamas War?
By Zam Yusa
From recruitment to possible ideological shifts to opportunistic cyberattacks, a prolonged conflict in the Middle East may have serious consequences for the region.
How Will Thailand’s Foreign Policy Shift Under Srettha Thavisin?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country's traditional diplomatic finesse has been tested by domestic political upheaval and the rapidly shifting global strategic landscape.