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Srettha Thavisin
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thai Courts Set Next Hearing Dates in High-Profile Legal Cases
By Sebastian Strangio
The three cases could end with the removal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office and the dissolution of the country's most popular party.
Will Thailand’s Continued Political Instability Hamstring Its Economic Recovery?
By Sebastian Strangio
Three high-profile political court cases threaten to push the country into a new cycle of domestic political conflict.
Thai Cabinet Formally Approves Bid For BRICS Membership
By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok says that membership would help boost the country's global economic and political profile.
Events in Myawaddy Prove That a Change in Thai Foreign Policy is Needed
By Alexis Turek
Thailand can – and should – be playing a more active role in mediating the Myanmar's expanding conflict.
Thai PM Avoids Suspension As Constitutional Court Accepts Ethics Complaint
By Sebastian Strangio
Military-appointed senators are seeking Srettha Thavisin's removal from office after he appointed a minister with a past conviction for bribery.
Thailand’s Showdown Over Interest Rates, Explained
By James Guild
The economic rationale of the Bank of Thailand, and the political incentives of the current government, have been at odds since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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