Commentaries

Why Asean hasn’t condemned Thailand

The recent military coup in Thailand that ousted the government of Yingluck Shinawatra has attracted…

August 7, 20145 min

Insights

Is Southeast Asia softening?

It appears that Southeast Asia might face slower days ahead. The region’s predicted growth rate…

July 24, 20143 min

Insights

Farewell, Thailand: The Return Home for Cambodian Migrant Workers

The latest episode in Thailand’s military coup saga is the exodus of undocumented Cambodian migrant…

June 19, 20143 min

Insights

Thailand and Vietnam: Political crises and investor confidence

The past few months have proven to be a turbulent time for key economies in…

June 12, 20144 min

Insights

In The Eye of the Coup

The recent coup d’état by General Prayuth Chai-Ocha following the imposition of martial law has…

June 4, 20143 min

Insights

Thailand: The Rocky Road Ahead

Last week, Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and nine cabinet ministers were removed from office…

May 15, 20143 min

Commentaries

ASEAN must learn from the Fukushima disaster

On the third anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the tragic events of March 11,…

May 14, 20144 min

Commentaries

Tuning into a world of protests

Touring protest sites in Bangkok some weeks back, I listened to music, picked up some…

April 4, 20146 min

Commentaries

Yingluck’s position gets shakier by day

Anti-government protests in Bangkok have lasted for more than three months and, yet, continue to…

February 17, 20144 min

Insights

ASEAN in Flux: Elections Ahead in 2014

As the new year begins, several ASEAN countries are heading into highly contentious elections. What…

January 6, 20143 min

Commentaries

ASEAN’s balancing act with China

Clues about the emerging character of the new Chinese leadership are emerging from its interaction…

May 23, 20135 min

Past Events

Private Meeting with Mr Abhisit Vejjajiva and Mr Korn Chatikavanij

The past year has been an eventful one for Thailand, with the country dealing with…

January 21, 20132 min