Thai authorities have summoned the heads of universities to tell them to stop students demanding reform of the monarchy, warning that such calls could lead to violence, a member of the …
With travel limited, plane cafes take off in Thailand
With millions around the world stuck at home due to the pandemic, “plane cafes” in Thailand are offering customers the chance to pretend they are in the sky — and the idea seems to have taken off. On …
Thailand tightens border surveillance as Myanmar infections rise
Authorities in Thailand tightened security on Friday along its border with Myanmar and carried out COVID-19 tests in nearby towns to try to keep the virus out, as Myanmar tackles a surge in cases amid …
Meet Thailand’s 23-year-old democracy activist
At only 23 years old,Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree is at the forefront of Thailand’s protest movement, demanding change and challenging an establishment dominated by the army and the monarchy. As he took …
Explaining Thailand’s Growing Protests
Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. But as the protests have grown in size and spread across the country, reaching …
Chinese Refugees Fear Deportation as Thailand Increases Cooperation with China
Several cases show how Chinese police are working through Thai law enforcement agencies, or even traveling to Thailand on their own, to try to find fleeing dissidents and bring them back to China.
Chinese Refugees Fearful as Thailand Cooperates More with China
Several cases show how Chinese police are working through Thai law enforcement agencies, or even traveling to Thailand on their own, to try to find fleeing dissidents and bring them back to China.
Bank of Thailand Head Sees Stronger Fiscal Role for Recovery
Thailand’s outgoing central bank governor said public debt restrictions should be eased to allow the government to spend more as monetary policy options dwindle with interest rates already at an …
Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Sparks Backlash Over Ties to Xinjiang, Hong Kong
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong and internet users in Taiwan and Thailand are among those who promoted hashtags “#BoycottMulan” and “#BanMulan” on Twitter, following this month’s launch of …
Bank of Thailand Governor Sees Stronger Fiscal Role for Recovery
Thailand’s outgoing central bank governor said public debt restrictions should be eased to allow the government to spend more as monetary policy options dwindle with interest rates already at an …