THAILAND: A fundamental political shift may be under way
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
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
THAILAND: Weekend protest is a numbers game, with a bit of monarchy thrown in
The size of this weekend’s demonstration will strongly shape near-term narratives of the movement’s momentum. It could also affect how protesters approach the issue of reforms in Thailand’s monarchy. Thaksin’s Red Shirts could stay out of the spotlight, which helps l… Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: Finance Minister’s resignation is another blow for Prayuth
Finance Minister Predee Daochai resigned after 26 days in office. He cited health reasons, but the dominant speculation in Bangkok is that he found the ministry’s politics to be unmanageable. As reported by the Bangkok Post, Predee had earlier disagreed with his deputy, Santi Pro… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
THAILAND: Expect more protests, and maybe politics entering uncharted territory
Protesters on Sunday held the largest anti-government gathering since the 2014 coup, with crowd estimates ranging from 10,000 – 15,000. The high turnout will likely encourage the movement, which now calls itself the Free People, to hold more demonstrations over the next few weeks… Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: Expect more protests, and maybe politics entering uncharted territory
Protesters on Sunday held the largest anti-government gathering since the 2014 coup, with crowd estimates ranging from 10,000 – 15,000. The high turnout will likely encourage the movement, which now calls itself the Free People, to hold more demonstrations over the next few weeks… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ASIA: The politics of coronavirus – Weekly update
Below is the latest edition of our weekly Asia coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. China After six new cases were discovered in Wuhan last weekend, authorities announced a plan to test th… Become a member to read […]
ASIA: The politics of coronavirus – Weekly update
Below is the latest edition of our weekly Asia coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s 4 May decision to extend Japan’s nationwide state of emergency until 3… Become a member to read the […]
ASIA: The politics of coronavirus – Weekly update
Below is the latest edition of our weekly Asia coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the week South Korea New infections have fallen into the single digits, enabling S… Become a member to read the […]
ASIA: The politics of coronavirus – Weekly update
Below is the latest edition of our weekly Asia coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the week South Korea The number of new Covid-19 cases has continued to plunge in South Korea… Become a member to […]