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Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader also thanked visiting Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her government's actions against online scamming compounds in Myanmar.
Five Thai Hostages Released in Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange
By Sebastian Strangio
Thirty-one Thai agricultural workers were abducted by Hamas fighters on October 7, 2023.
Thai High-Speed Rail Project Set For Completion in 2030, Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The planned high-speed line, which will connect Bangkok to China via Laos, has seen sluggish progress since construction began in 2017.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai leader says that the discussions with Xi Jinping will focus on online scamming operations, tourism, and air pollution.
Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South
By Mark S. Cogan
Despite its promises, the Pheu Thai government's approach to the southern question has been depressingly familiar.
Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law Legalizing Gambling
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government says that legal casinos will bolster further the recovery of the country's tourism sector.
In Recent Border Controversies, Thailand’s Government Has Been Missing in Action
By William J. Jones
The failure of the Pheu Thai-led government to communicate with the public uniformly and effectively has created openings for its opponents.
Thai Government Approves Measures to Reduce Household Debt
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's household debt-to-GDP ratio is among the highest in Asia, which has acted as brake on its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thai PM Paetongtarn Meets Myanmar’s Junta Chief in Kunming
By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai government has pledged to play a more active role in the resolution of the conflict in Myanmar.
Thailand’s New Leader Faces a Time of Crisis and Opportunity
By Mookdapa Yangyuenpradorn and Patrick Phongsathorn
Can Paetongtarn Shinawatra seize the opportunity to make a break with the repressive policies of past administrations?
Just How Proactive is Thailand’s ‘Proactive Diplomacy’?
By Tita Sanglee
The past two administrations have pledged to play a more prominent role on the global stage. But words have yet to be met with actions.
Thailand’s King Endorses Marriage Equality Bill
By Sebastian Strangio
The law is set to take effect on January 22, 2025, when activists say they will hold a mass marriage of same-sex couples.
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