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September 02, 2021
The Curious Case of the New Chinese Ambassador to Thailand
By Tita Sanglee
The new envoy's appointment comes amid increased U.S. efforts to contain Chinese influence in mainland Southeast Asia.

October 22, 2020
With Plane Load of Chinese Visitors, Thailand Kicks off Attempted Tourism Revival
By Sebastian Strangio
But the stringent conditions of the Special Tourist Visa meant that the sector's recovery will be slow.

October 16, 2020
What Did the Chinese FM’s Tour of Southeast Asia Achieve?
By Sebastian Strangio
Wang Yi riffed on a number of familiar tunes, from China's role in post-COVID-19 recovery to the shibboleth of “non-interference.”

September 09, 2020
Thailand’s Post-Pandemic Dance Between the Major Powers
By Daniele Carminati
As the threat of COVID-19 fades, Thailand will face tough choices in its regional and international alignments.

February 22, 2019
US-China 5G War: Southeast Asia Battleground in Focus with Huawei’s First Test Bed Launch
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent development has spotlighted the subregion’s role within the broader conversation about the perceived security risks in working with Chinese firms in this realm.

June 19, 2018
Where Is the New Ukraine-Thailand Military Facility?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though little progress has been made to date, the idea continues to be in conversations by both sides.

March 27, 2018
Where is the Thailand-Ukraine Military Tank Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Amid reports of completion this week, a look at where the agreement is and what that means.

January 31, 2018
What Will the 2018 Cobra Gold Military Exercises in Thailand Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s drills will be closely watched for what it says about the US-Thailand alliance and Thailand itself.

January 10, 2018
Thailand Gets Its First New South Korea Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move marks further progress for Bangkok's air force modernization despite continued challenges and constraints.

October 11, 2017
Managing the US-Thailand Alliance in the Trump Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
After Prayut’s White House visit, the hard work of alliance management remains.

June 14, 2017
Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a new approval by the Thai government this week.

April 27, 2017
Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy over the transparency of the purchase reveals how tone-deaf the junta-led government can be.
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