Thailand

  • Feb 18, 2015
  • 7 min read

Uprising could upend Thai junta's sweeping 'reforms'

Increased political illiberalism will not impede economic liberalisation in Thailand so long as the junta is in control

Thailand
  • Feb 17, 2015
  • 7 min read

Closer Thai-China ties will not risk US security link

The Thai junta is wooing China to advance its domestic reforms, but the depth of their ties must not be exaggerated

China
  • Feb 9, 2015
  • 2 min read

Yingluck trial will test Thai junta's diplomatic skill

The junta needs to maintain a positive image for investors and foreign allies

Thailand
  • Feb 4, 2015
  • 7 min read

Discovery may help combat 'superbugs' globally

A new discovery on developing antibiotics offers hope in combating 'superbugs', but action will need to be swift

International
  • Feb 4, 2015
  • 2 min read

IMF's revised Thai forecast may prove optimistic

The junta's popularity rests on its economic record, but constraints to growth are mounting

Thailand
  • Feb 2, 2015
  • 2 min read

Thai mall blasts will serve a political function

Minor security breaches help the army justify its coup and heavy-handed grip on security

Thailand
  • Jan 30, 2015
  • 2 min read

Thai-US spat is political theatre

Public posturing on US comments is necessary for army's key domestic goals

Thailand
  • Jan 26, 2015
  • 6 min read

Yingluck impeachment raises Thai political stakes

The junta is determined to exclude the Shinawatra family from politics once and for all

Thailand