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Signs and symptoms of Thai stagnation
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 18/07/2025
» That Thailand is faring poorly in the world is no longer in dispute. Not so long ago, many were in denial and adamant that Thailand could still bring a good game to engage abroad, that "Teflon" Thailand could bounce back. Now, just about all indicators are pointing south. The causes of this country's decline and stagnation are not singular but multifaceted over a two-decade period. As Thailand's situation is likely to worsen before hopes for a better future can arise, it is instructive to start counting the costs.
The art of forming alliances
Published on 12/07/2025
» Two new parties have been formed, which are thought will shore up the political fortunes of the ruling Pheu Thai Party in the next polls.
Thai politics back at the brink (again)
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court's suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the premiership is déjà vu, exposing a pattern of systematic manipulation and concoction of political outcomes. After so many dissolutions of leading political parties and repeated bans of elected representatives over two decades, it is time to call a spade a spade. Thailand is a faux democracy. Its core foundations constitute an autocratic regime that does not really care about the country's future and the collective will of its people.
The challenges of the Constitutional Court
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Constitutional Court has endured significant political pressure and played a major role in navigating the country through repeated political crises, including the dissolution of political parties in the past three decades since its establishment, a seminar was told.
Pita’s aspirations could be dashed
Published on 31/05/2025
» Pita Limjaroenrat’s brief return to the political scene recently has warmed the hearts of many zealous orange camp supporters, buoyed by his reiterated aspiration to be the country’s best prime minister nine years down the road.
Sleek EV Targets Top 3 in Thailand by 2025
Published on 21/05/2025
» Bangkok, 21 May 2025 – Driven by a vision to redefine mobility in Southeast Asia, one of Thailand’s fastest-growing electric motorcycle brands is taking bold strides toward the future. Sleek EV Co., Ltd. is transforming urban transport with proprietary in-house technology and a fully integrated ecosystem, supported by strategic alliances in the energy, finance, and automotive sectors. “We’re not just building electric motorcycles; we’re shaping the future of sustainable and accessible mobility,” said Kantinan Tunveenukoon, CEO of Sleek EV.
Multiple probes into Chinese firms behind collapsed high-rise
Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2025
» Numerous Thai government agencies are investigating two Chinese companies responsible for the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office in Bangkok, with probes expanding to many other related companies, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
ABOUT POLITICS: Not all is quite as it seems
News, Published on 22/03/2025
» On the surface, the ruling Pheu Thai Party and coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party may be getting along. However, underneath, an eruption is waiting to happen, according to several observers.
Govt fails safety test
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/03/2025
» The collapse of a concrete beam at an expressway construction site near Rama II Road on Saturday, which killed six workers and injured 20, is further proof that the government has failed to address the repeat issue of onsite accidents effectively.
City beam collapse death toll rises to 6
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/03/2025
» A sixth person has perished in Saturday's beam collapse incident near Rama II Road, after the body of a Myanmar worker was identified yesterday.