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Where We Stand on the Senate Collusion Case
A brief primer on the biggest threat to the government
Aug 31 • Ken Lohatepanont
Assessing Bhumjaithai’s Technocratic Turn
New ISEAS Perspective
Aug 25 • Ken Lohatepanont
Downsizing the Thai Government
Thailand seeks to reduce state expenditure on the bureaucracy
Aug 20 • Ken Lohatepanont
A Teochew Film Becomes a Time Machine
Thoughts on "Dear You"
Aug 10 • Ken Lohatepanont
Is a Traffic Light Coalition Possible?
More pressure on Bhumjaithai
Aug 6 • Ken Lohatepanont
Land Bridge and Coalition Rumors | Morning Coffee Briefing
Is the land bridge gone? Is the coalition secure?
Aug 3 • Ken Lohatepanont

July 2026

Anutin's Musical Diplomacy Draws Attention
A sweet song and a spicy backlash
Jul 22 • Ken Lohatepanont
Anutin's First Official Visit to China
The PM focuses on AI, Cambodia, and "quality capital"
Jul 20 • Ken Lohatepanont
Amnesty Bill, Court Ruling on Loan Decree, Malaysia Visit | Morning Coffee Briefing
A busy week in Thai politics
Jul 13 • Ken Lohatepanont
How Stable is the Bhumjaithai Government?
Potential danger points for the administration
Jul 7 • Ken Lohatepanont
Highlights of the 2027 Budget Debate
Ekniti pushes for ambitious goals, opposition slams budget
Jul 2 • Ken Lohatepanont

June 2026

Chadchart Sweeps Bangkok Once Again
And results from the Bangkok Metropolitan Council races
Jun 29 • Ken Lohatepanont
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