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Prayut Chan-o-Cha
June 16, 2022
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party: The Dark Horse
By Tita Sanglee
Despite not running candidates in this year's by-elections, Anutin Charnivakul's party is quietly gathering political momentum.
June 14, 2022
Thai PM Meets US Defense Secretary in a Bid to Advance Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting reflects a palpable warming of relations between Bangkok and Washington.
June 01, 2022
Can Thailand Replicate South Korean Soft Power?
By SUKEGAWA Seiya
South Korea’s soft power is permeating youth culture. Can Thailand follow its example?
April 07, 2022
Thai-Chinese Submarine Deal Faces Axe: PM Prayut
By Sebastian Strangio
A German company has refused to supply the necessary diesel engines to the Chinese firm building the submarine.
February 17, 2022
Who Is Thammanat Prompao, the Man Shaking up Thailand’s Ruling Coalition?
By Tita Sanglee
Despite being expelled from the Phalang Pracharat Party, the former deputy agriculture minister is creating headaches for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
January 19, 2022
UN Envoy Calls on Thailand to Step Up on Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
Noeleen Heyzer said that Thailand "has an important role in preventing further deterioration of the crisis in Myanmar."
January 05, 2022
Prayut’s Popularity Plunges Further, But the Thai Public Can’t Name a Better Option
By Tita Sanglee
Despite boasting approval ratings of just 16 percent, the Thai prime minister's tenure seems set to drag on.
November 25, 2021
APEC 2022: Time and Momentum Are Not On Thailand’s Side
By Tita Sanglee
In the face of mounting domestic concerns, Thailand will have a hard time trying to smoothly run APEC meetings in 2022.
November 11, 2021
What Was Thailand Doing at the COP26 Summit?
By Tita Sanglee
Thailand didn’t make bold climate commitments or sign key agreements reached at the conference. So why was Prayut in Glasgow?
October 12, 2021
Thailand to Introduce Quarantine-Free Travel for Selected Visitors
By Sebastian Strangio
The move marks an acceleration of the country’s timetable for the restart of its economically pivotal tourism industry.
September 30, 2021
Thailand’s Reopening Confusion: Another Reflection of Government Disunity
By Tita Sanglee
Thailand's leader appears to be putting his own political survival over public health considerations or policy consistency
September 27, 2021
Thailand’s Constitutional Dictatorship Weathers the Storm
By Zachary Abuza
Despite rumors of dissent within Prayut Chan-o-cha's coalition, the military is poised to retain its privileged position in Thai politics.
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