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Thailand to Begin Enrollment for Massive Stimulus Program Next Month
By Sebastian Strangio
The government will begin distributing 10,000 baht payments in the fourth quarter, but questions remain about the efficacy of the "digital wallet" program.
Thailand Will Draft Bill to Regulate Cannabis, Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The plan to ban the drug, two years after its historic decriminalization, has opened up a political rift in PM Srettha Thavisin's coalition government.
Thailand’s Appetite for Bite-sized News
By Sribala Subramanian
Video-sharing platforms have experienced a “remarkable” growth spurt so far this year.
What’s Really Ailing Thailand’s Economy?
By James Guild
Domestic politics are part of it, but the real problem is that macroeconomic conditions are not favorable for Thailand’s export-heavy economy.
Thai Legalization Advocates Rally as Government Moves Toward Cannabis Ban
By Sebastian Strangio
Late last week, a drug control committee approved a proposal to relist the drug as a narcotic by the end of the year.
Malaysia Appoints New Negotiator for Southern Thailand Peace Talks
By Sebastian Strangio
The change comes amid an uptick in violent attacks in the Deep South, including the killing of a prominent human rights defender.
Thailand’s Strange and Undemocratic Democracy
By Voranai Vanijaka
The kingdom’s senatorial selection is a reminder that although Thailand is no longer under a dictatorship, the dictator’s legacy continues to rule.
China’s BYD Opens EV Factory in Thailand, Expanding Regional Presence
By Sebastian Strangio
The factory is the Chinese automaker's first in Southeast Asia, where it already dominates the fast-growing market for electric vehicles.
Thai Constitutional Court to Conclude Key Political Cases By September
By Sebastian Strangio
The two high-profile cases could determine the fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the opposition Move Forward Party.
Migrant Workers Pay Sky-high Fees to Expand Taiwan’s Biggest Airport
By Peter Bengtsen
Vietnamese and Thai construction workers risk debt bondage at state-owned international airport.
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin’s Approval Ratings Dip to New Low
By Sebastian Strangio
The latest NIDA survey also saw the opposition Move Forward Party extend its lead as the country's most popular party.
Thailand Is the Myanmar Military’s Gateway to the Global Financial System, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's banks have taken up the slack following a crackdown by the Singaporean authorities last year.