Thailand’s King Bhumibol has died
King Bhumibol of Thailand died earlier today. The time of death was 3.52pm with an official announcement at 7pm....
Category: Thailand
Thais on alert over fears for King’s heath
This evening my Thai family and their friends are gripped by rumours that the end of near for their...
Why does Thailand keep changing its constitution?
From the Economist (Depressingly accurate analysis from the Economist – although missing one key ingredient that is critical to...
Multiple bombings across Thailand’s southern tourism centres
A series of bombings struck Thailand at a variety of locations, including sites popular with tourists, on Thursday night...
Voting no to the junta’s constitution
Pavin Chachavalpongpun’s analysis of the 7 August 2016 constitutional referendum is sound. The military government has pulled out every...
Tattoogate
May 2014 after the coup The big story uniting Germany and Thailand this week has been “Tattoogate.” This involves...
EIU expects constitutional “no” vote in Thai referendum
Concerns raised over referendum aftermath Economist Intelligence Unit – 25 July 2016 Event On July 20th the Platform of Concerned...
An alliance for customers or the start of consolidation?
This week saw the birth of an alliance of low-cost airlines in Asia. The Value Alliance consists of eight...
Ocha and Proo and a banned book cover
This is one of those lovely Thai stories where the Junta gets all tied up in fear of a...
Thaksin takes off the gloves
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has warned Thailand’s ruling generals on Tuesday that a prolonged stay in power...