A Preliminary Case for Thailand Entering Its Second Lost Decade
Here is why I think Thailand might be entering a second consecutive lost decade. The first lost decade, between May 2014 and August 2023...
The Weeklong Attention Span: Thai Society, Violence, and the Shooting Case at Debsirin Nonthaburi...
If we are honest with ourselves, Thai society is one where trending news topics, based on my observation as a journalist over the years,...
Facing the hard truths of the Patani conflict
Seven security officers and two suspected insurgents have been killed recently in the deep south of Thailand. There are at least two ways for...
Social Media’s Dark Influence on Thailand’s Foreign Relations
Diplomacy is no longer confined to diplomats and politicians. Increasingly, and for better or worse, people-to-people relations shape ties between two nations. It is...
Why the BTS video became a national flashpoint
A video of a Thai passenger confronting a group of Italian students on the BTS Skytrain has prompted backlash far beyond the carriage where...
China’s Growing Influence Calls for a Measured Thai Response
The past week saw tensions mount among Thais who are becoming increasingly alarmed about China’s growing influence and role in Thailand.
Four issues have emerged...
Review: The Evil Lawyer – When justice isn’t black and white, and the courtroom...
The Evil Lawyer, a new Thai legal drama series released on 11 June, is directed by Thai filmmaker Nottapon Boonprakob, known for screenwriting on...
Why We Cannot Leave Thailand–Cambodia Relations to Our Governments Alone
It was another precarious week for Thailand–Cambodia relations, judging by several incidents over the past few days. Some were entirely unnecessary. There was also...
Ukrainian Envoy Thanks Thailand And Says the Kingdom Can Do Even More
Viktor Semenov, chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of Ukraine in Thailand, on Friday thanked the Thai government, saying Ukraine is “really grateful” for Thailand’s...
Every child has the right to live safely at home
Op-Ed by Her Excellency Mrs. Luisa Ragher, Ambassador of the European Union to the Kingdom of Thailand, Her Excellency Ms. Ping Kitnikone, Ambassador of...
