Articles

• 2026

Thailand’s 2026 shift to using civilian volunteers on the front lines has reignited the southern insurgency, reversing more than a decade-long downward trend in violence.

• 2026

Thailand must evolve from passive “bamboo” neutrality to proactive humanitarian engagement to survive the consequences of the ongoing war.

• 2026

Thailand shifts to a proactive, unilateral Myanmar policy in 2026, balancing border security risks against a new role as mediator.

• 2026

Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party rode nationalism and technocratic appeal to a landslide 2026 election victory, sidelining reformist rivals.

• 2026

Electoral Ambitions vs Security Realities In the beginning of this year, 11 PTT petrol stations in Thailand’s southernmost border provinces came under simultaneous arson and bombing attacks in the wee hours of Sunday, 11 January 2026. The country is currently undergoing preparations for a nationwide poll to elect local administration organisation officials. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul […]

• 2026

After 20 years and over 7,000 deaths, the peace process remains a symbolic exercise stalled by institutional dissonance. Peace fails when the people are treated as objects, not subjects.

• 2026

The Thai-Cambodia border conflict is also fuelled by a multi-billion-dollar scam economy and the domestic survival of political elites.

• 2026

For a peace process to be meaningful, it must move beyond “talk shops” and address the criminalisation of political discourse in Patani.

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• 2025

Thailand’s next election is a three-way battle, with conservative Blue, progressive Orange, and populist Red factions vying for power.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

Peace talks between the Thai government and BRN are back on track after two years, but philosophical and legal hurdles remain.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

Anwar Ibrahim’s peace efforts in Thailand’s far south are continuously hampered by political instability in Bangkok.

• Maylisa Abdullah
• 2025

Environmental and cultural issues are intertwined in Southern Thailand, where a recent event highlighted a new focus on sustainable development.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

The Thailand-Cambodia border clashes are symptoms of deep-seated colonial legacies, political dysfunction and failed diplomacy.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

Thailand and Cambodia’s conflict, rooted in history, flares up again with deadly consequences and complex internal politics.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

As peace talks crumble, insurgents begin targeting Thailand’s tourism hot spots.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

Nothing lasts forever, even political dynasties.

• Foo Siew Jack
• 2025

Like Southeast Asia almost four decades ago, Bangladesh now faces the delicate aftermath of an authoritarian collapse, where the real test is not the fall of the regime but what emerges to replace it.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

BRN targets local DVs, escalating violence as peace talks stall in Thailand’s restive south.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

Malaysia navigates a complex role in facilitating peace talks for Thailand’s southern insurgency, balancing ties and trust.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

Thailand’s deportation of Uyghur detainees has strained ties with the United States and drawn backlash from human rights groups.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

Tensions persist along the Thailand-Myanmar border, shaped by history, ethnic conflicts and shifting alliances.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

Despite efforts for peace, violence intensifies and peace talks remain deadlocked.

• Maylisa Abdullah
• 2025

Thailand’s landmark Equal Marriage Act has an uneven impact in the more Islamic southern provinces.

• Don Pathan
• 2025

Remnants of tension linger along the Thailand-Myanmar border, steeped in history, tourism and opium.

• Don Pathan
• 2024

Israel’s war on Gaza has sparked concern of a rise in insurgent activities in Thailand’s southern provinces.

• Daewi Hla Myint
• 2023

Circular economy might be one of the available remedies to combat Thailand’s waste crisis. However, more government intervention is needed.