Will Kla Tham join the Bhumjaithai government?

But it can’t avoid the court of public opinion

A review of the first year of Anutin Charnvirakul’s premiership

A brief primer on the biggest threat to the government

On the surface, Bhumjaithai’s technocratic turn resembles a return to 20th-century practices of utilising technocrats in key governing positions; there are, however, several critical differences that ...

Thailand seeks to reduce state expenditure on the bureaucracy

The Southeast Asia Research Group (SEAREG) is launching a Postdoctoral Fellowship program that will begin in the summer of 2027 with one Fellow holding a 12-month positio

Thoughts on "Dear You"

More pressure on Bhumjaithai

A sweet song and a spicy backlash

The PM focuses on AI, Cambodia, and "quality capital"

Potential danger points for the administration

Ekniti pushes for ambitious goals, opposition slams budget

And results from the Bangkok Metropolitan Council races

The answer is: almost certainly

A lot of activity in parliament

And a Monday Noon Briefing

Some thoughts on Pheu Thai after Thaksin's parole

There is an oft-repeated fact that Thai people, on average, read eight sentences a year. This probably has never been true in the literal sense. (Can you imagine buying a novel, reading eight sentence...

The Anutin cabinet makes major moves

New life for an old scheme and an eventful week for Pheu Thai

Leadership changes — and lack thereof — in major Thai parties

A busy week on both the domestic and international front

Examining when local clans win on the party-list ballot

Should MPs get free food, eight assistants, and a pension?

From quick big wins to long-term plans

The makeup of a purple coalition

Fuel prices begin rising significantly, and the government's options are limited

Did the Cambodian conflict affect how voters at the border cast their ballots?

Sophon Saram elected Speaker of the House

Government tries to rein in prices and panic

Anutin's second term set to begin next month

Some reflections on a busy year

The Democrat Party has made a comeback from a near-death experience. But there are still key challenges to overcome.

Was the principle of the secret ballot violated?

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul enjoyed the power of incumbency in Thailand’s elections. And Mathis Lohatepanont argues he used that advantage wisely—combining appeals to populism, nationalism and ...

Analyzing whether Bhumjaithai will exclude Kla Tham

Coalition negotiations in limbo until election results are clear

How did the parties fare?

Dark blue surge

An ambiguous election

It has long been the tradition that Thai cabinet appointments are made with little regard to the qualifications or experience of those who will go to these ministries.

Some updates from new polling

Pheu Thai announces its biggest giveaway yet

"You cannot give just half your love"

Updates on the People's Party, and a Cambodian intervention

Thoughts on latest NIDA forecast

Pheu Thai rally, Songkhla polling, and more