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New Thai PM Says That He Opposes Recreational Marijuana Use
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told a local news outlet that he only supported the use of cannabis in medical settings.
Thailand Grants Chinese Tourists Visa-Free Access in Bid to Revive Economy
By Sebastian Strangio
Eight months after the end of Beijing's strict "zero COVID" policy, tourist arrivals to Thailand remain sluggish.
A Role Reversal for Bangkok’s Middle Class
By Jason Johnson
Residents of Thailand's capital have historically come down on the side of conservatism and reaction. They now loom as a force for reform.
Thailand’s 560 Billion Baht Economic Stimulus Plan, Explained
By James Guild
The incoming administration of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted at a structural shift away from the country's export-led economic model.
Srettha’s First Foreign Policy Mistake: Passing on the ASEAN Summit
By Mark S. Cogan
Thailand's new prime minister prioritized domestic political duties over attending to the troubled regional organization.
This Week in Asia: September 8, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
New Thai Government Readies Populist Economic Measures
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to announce a range of inducements, including debt moratoriums and energy subsidies.
Thailand’s New Government Takes Office After Being Sworn-in
By Sebastian Strangio
As a product of political compromise, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's cabinet contains a number of familiar faces.
Homecoming in Thailand
By Sribala Subramanian
The King’s estranged son visits Bangkok shortly before a dramatic realignment in Thai politics.
This Week in Asia: September 1, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Thailand’s King Reduces Prison Term of Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to 1 Year
By Associated Press
It is widely believed that Thaksin returned out of hope that a new government friendly to him would reduce his sentence, and that he may have made a deal with authorities.
Thaksin Preparing to Apply for Royal Pardon, Lawyer Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader returned to Thailand in a blaze of publicity last week after more than 15 years in self-exile.