I’ve spent the previous month researching and writing ‘The Story of Thai Democracy’, and I’m happy to say that I’m now finished with writing a complete history of Thailand from … Continue reading On Primary Voting
Category: Thai Politics
The Story of Thai Democracy: From Thaksin to Today
This post is the tenth post in the series ‘The Story of Thai Democracy’, where I’ll be covering the political history of Thailand since the transition from absolute to constitutional … Continue reading The Story of Thai Democracy: From Thaksin to Today
Welfare State Woes
What do Mitch McConnell and Prayut Chan-o-cha have in common? Not much at first glance. One is the Republican Senate Majority Leader of the United States, a masterful tactician who … Continue reading Welfare State Woes
The Story of Thai Democracy: An Introduction
With a few free weeks ahead of me, I’ve been considering embarking on a writing project a little more expansive than just single blog posts. I’ve been asking myself: what … Continue reading The Story of Thai Democracy: An Introduction
The Prime Minister’s Questions
One of the great traditions of British democracy is Prime Minister’s Questions, which happens every week in the House of Commons. During this session, members of the House may pose … Continue reading The Prime Minister’s Questions
Towards Thailand 4.0
In the waning months of 2016, a row erupted in Thailand’s always combustible online scene. Strangely enough, the source of controversy was a music video, produced by the Tourism Authority … Continue reading Towards Thailand 4.0
United in Grief
People walking on the streets of Bangkok are dyed in black and white, or pinning black ribbons on their chests and arms. Advertising billboards transform into solemn proclamations of grief. Entertainment, … Continue reading United in Grief
