Thailand

  • Jan 9, 2017
  • 7 min read

New elections in Thailand are unlikely before mid-2018

Thailand has been under military rule since 2014 but democracy will not return until the junta has implemented reforms

Thailand
  • Jan 5, 2017
  • 2 min read

Thai junta will probably delay polls to 2018

The junta’s top priority is shaping Thailand’s politics and government over the long term, not calling fresh polls

Thailand
  • Dec 20, 2016
  • 7 min read

South-east Asian demand for crowdfunding could grow

An economically vibrant South-east Asian market of 630 million people needs funding

South-east Asia
  • Dec 14, 2016
  • 7 min read

Tax plan could raise South-east Asia corporate costs

South-east Asian governments want to raise additional tax revenue, as pressure for corporate tax transparency grows

South-east Asia
  • Dec 8, 2016
  • 7 min read

Progress on ASEAN economic integration likely in 2017

The Philippines chairs ASEAN next year and may calm South China Sea disputes

ASEAN
  • Dec 8, 2016
  • 2 min read

Thai warning for BBC to resonate across media industry

Thailand’s lese majeste laws may not distinguish between Thai and Western firms

Thailand
  • Dec 1, 2016
  • 7 min read

Thai royal transition will take until end-2017

The junta has managed to end the tacit constitutional crisis underway since King Bhumibol Adulyadej's demise in October

Thailand
  • Nov 30, 2016
  • 2 min read

Thai leader ups pressure for royal transition progress

Prayuth has used his influence over parliament to facilitate the ascension of the next monarch

Thailand