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Remembering Queen Sirikit: Fashioning a Nation’s Soft Power
Queen Sirikit’s legacy is more than royal grace. She transformed Thai silk into diplomacy, empowered rural artisans, and showed how culture can become a nation’s strongest voice on the world stage.
Photo Credit: Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Anutin Becomes Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister - Bhumjaithai, Thaksin, Border Disputes, U.S. Tariffs, and Constitutional Reform
Thailand politics is entering a new chapter as Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, is elected the country’s 32nd prime minister with 311 parliamentary votes. The victory comes just hours after former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s dramatic departure by private jet ahead of his September 9 Supreme Court ruling. This analysis explores what Anutin’s rise means for Thai politics in 2025 — from coalition dynamics and constitutional reform to the Bhumjaithai Party’s growing influence, Thailand–Cambodia border disputes, the impact of U.S. tariffs, and ongoing cases such as the Khao Kradong land dispute and Senate election probes.
Cover Photo Credit: BBC Thai
Thailand Political Crisis 2025: People’s Party Backs Anutin as PM Vote Set for Sept 5
Thailand’s political crisis deepens as the People’s Party backs Anutin for PM, dissolution bid is blocked, and a decisive vote set for Sept 5.
Cover Photo Credit: Thairath Online
Thailand’s Political Standoff Sharpens as Dissolution Debate Heats Up
Thailand faces fresh political turmoil after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s removal. With parliament split, the People’s Party demands dissolution, snap elections, and constitutional reform—raising legal debate over whether a caretaker PM can dissolve parliament.
Thailand faces another abrupt political turn as the Constitutional Court dismisses PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been dismissed by Thailand’s Constitutional Court, plunging the country into political crisis as parties battle for power, the People’s Party demands dissolution and reform, and markets brace for instability.
Terminal Turbulence: Thailand Duty Free’s Concession Crisis
King Power's push to renegotiate or terminate its airport duty-free concessions with AOT could reshape Thailand’s tourism industry. Explore the financial, political, and economic implications.
Cover Photo Credit: Brandinside.asia
Thailand at a Crossroads: Political Instability, Regional Tensions, and Business Implications
Thailand is facing renewed political instability following the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, deepening coalition tensions and raising risks for businesses operating in Thailand. This insight analyses the evolving political landscape, regional tensions with Cambodia, delays in policy approvals, and sector-specific impacts while outlining actionable strategies for investors and businesses to navigate Thailand’s shifting regulatory and economic environment in 2025. Cover Photo Credit: Kaohoon
Borderlines and Bottom Lines: Thailand’s Fragile Politics and the Rising Stakes with Cambodia
Thailand is facing a dual crisis in mid-2025, as escalating border tensions with Cambodia coincide with internal political turmoil threatening the stability of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s coalition government. A fatal skirmish near the disputed Thai-Cambodian border and the subsequent leak of a controversial phone call have sparked public backlash, triggered ministerial resignations, and raised concerns over Thailand’s foreign policy and national sovereignty. This analysis explores the implications of the Thailand–Cambodia border dispute, the collapse of the coalition with the Bhumjaithai Party, and the strategic risks businesses and investors should monitor as the political crisis unfolds. Cover Photo Credit: The Nation