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THAILAND: Attempting a path toward tourism normalcy, but it’s complicated

THAILAND: Attempting a path toward tourism normalcy, but it’s complicated | Speevr

Thailand will push forward with a broader reopening of its tourism sector in the fourth quarter due to the relatively positive experience in Phuket of foreigners not being a major source of transmission. The Phuket and Samui sandbox schemes may be extended to other well-kn…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

THAILAND: A more confrontational protest movement

THAILAND: A more confrontational protest movement | Speevr

Anti-government rallies that were a fixture in the fourth quarter of 2020 have returned to Bangkok’s streets. However, there are noticeable differences from the earlier protests, which could be signaling an added set of risks for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. For instance,…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

THAILAND: Unaccustomed population struggles with rising case numbers

THAILAND: Unaccustomed population struggles with rising case numbers | Speevr

Thailand is facing its worst increase in cases since the start of the pandemic. Public apprehension is noticeably higher compared to the December-February spike. A continued worsening through the last week of April could result in the reimposition of movement and busine…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

THAILAND: Protests have lost some momentum, but a write-off would be premature

THAILAND: Protests have lost some momentum, but a write-off would be premature | Speevr

Protests restarted in mid-February, but their frequency and size in the month since then have fallen well short of those last year, easing the immediate pressure on the government. The sentiments that strongly drove the demonstrations persist, but coordination and, secon…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

THAILAND: Protests return for 2021, but with still no endgame in sight

THAILAND: Protests return for 2021, but with still no endgame in sight | Speevr

After nearly two months, protests have restarted. Health concerns may limit the size and frequency of rallies in the near term. The main question remains the ability of the protest movement to broaden its base.     Protesters have taken to the street…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

THAILAND: A test for the country’s contact-tracing and testing system

THAILAND: A test for the country’s contact-tracing and testing system | Speevr

An outbreak that apparently started sometime over the last two weeks with migrant workers in a province southeast of Bangkok is threatening to spread to the rest of the country, and causing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to warn of a possible reimposition of movement and busin…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

THAILAND: Headed for escalation

THAILAND: Headed for escalation | Speevr

Parliament is moving forward with constitutional reform, but without changes to the monarchy. The political avenue for compromise has narrowed. Frustrations on both sides increase the risk of conflict in the streets. Political tensions have increased in the pas…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

THAILAND: Is This the Calm Before the Real Storm?

THAILAND: Is This the Calm Before the Real Storm? | Speevr

Protesters have taken to the streets almost daily over the past week to highlight their defiance against the state of emergency but have avoided any major confrontation other than Friday last week. Parliament plans to reconvene on 26 October to find a political solution,…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

THAILAND: A fundamental political shift may be under way

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The student protests may be a signal that the forced political equilibrium of the past five years is fraying. The monarchy’s prestige may be declining, dragging down with it the clout of the military. This may be creating a vacuum in Thai politics, which generates th…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

THAILAND: Tensions are rising and the ball is in Prayuth’s hands

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The government still seems to want to pursue a calibrated response to the protests, rather than suppression. There are possible two triggers for a hardline government response over the next few months: the continued increase in the movement’s size and internal pressure f…   Become a member to read the rest of this article