Tag "junta"
Is Thailand’s economy undergoing ‘juntification’?
Attempts to ‘juntify’ Thailand’s economy is proving difficult for a variety of reasons, and is distracting the junta from other economic opportunities..
Little light ahead for Thailand’s troubled South
Amid another round of talks between the Thai government and Muslim separatists, here are some factors that have hindered the peace process.
Prospects for unrest in Thailand’s rice bowl
Collapsing agricultural prices have forced the junta to offer loans to rice farmers. Rice subsidisation in Thailand has historically proven ill-fated.
Three imminent crises that could shape political risk in Thailand
Thailand’s political landscape looks increasingly uncertain. Three potential crises loom: Yingluck’s trial, the constitutional referendum, and Rama IX’s death.
Three goals the Thai junta hopes to achieve before it exits
The Thai junta government is prolonging its stay. The new draft constitution empowers the military at the expense of weakening the executive branch and political parties. In the main time,
Extreme drought threatens Thailand’s political stability
The worst drought in 10 years is causing havok for Thailand’s agricultural sector and reigniting rural-urban tensions in the wake of the 2014 coup. Thailand is facing its worst drought in
What to expect in Southeast Asia in 2016
2016 will be an interesting year for Southeast Asia, as the region braces for changes in government (or none at all), implements the ASEAN economy community, and prepares for volatility
No promise of quick return to democracy after Thai coup
Last week’s military coup follows the traditions of Thai politics, where generals frequently intervene to end political paralysis. Yet, unlike Thailand’s many previous coups, this time there is no promise
