Commentary / Japan Jan 15, 2018

A Sino-Japanese tug of war taking place in Thailand

Thailand has emerged as a critical Southeast Asian theater in the Japan-China rivalry.

Commentary / Japan Dec 19, 2017

Japan-Thailand ties in a new era of uncertainty

Thailand's changing political landscape raises several important questions for bilateral relations.

Commentary / World Oct 11, 2017

Saying a final goodbye to King Bhumibol

King Bhumibol successfully transformed the declining monarchy into the most important political institution in Thailand.

Commentary / Japan Sep 26, 2017

Japan can do more for the Rohingya

The intention was to rebuild a peaceful political society in Myanmar, but the Rohingya have been left out.

Commentary / World Aug 3, 2017

Trial of Yingluck sparks deeper crisis for Thailand

The outcome of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's trial will change Thailand's political trajectory.

Commentary / World Jul 2, 2017

Incident in Germany raises issues over Thai king's security

An air gun attack on King Vajiralongkorn in Germany last month raises questions about the adequacy of the security measures surrounding the Thai monarch.

Commentary / World Jun 2, 2017

Dhaveevatthana prison: hell on Earth in Thailand

A prison on the grounds of Dhaveevatthana Palace in Bangkok has become a symbol of cruelty under the reign of Thai King Vajiralongkorn.

Commentary / World May 12, 2017

Land of fear, under Vajiralongkorn

Loathed by the public, Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn is seeking to win over his subjects not by reverence, but fear.

Commentary / World Apr 10, 2017

Two peas in a pod: Duterte in Bangkok

The Thai junta and the fiery Philippine president appear to have found a convergence of interests.