Cambodia’s Hun Sen has ignited political turmoil in Thailand by leaking a private call with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and making bold, false claims about his influence over Thaksin and the Pheu Thai Party. This calculated act of information warfare has triggered a government crisis and reshaped regional diplomacy. Listen to the full analysis on the Thailand Explained podcast.

Fatal falls involving foreign nationals are alarmingly common in Thailand’s tourist hubs like Pattaya and Phuket. This episode of Thailand Explained investigates the causes—from alcohol and suicide to suspected foul play—and explores the deeper issues of mental health, social isolation, and systemic gaps. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.

In this episode of Thailand Explained, we dive into the controversial political amnesty effort led by the Pheu Thai Party aimed at healing two decades of political conflict. While several clemency bills were passed in principle, proposals to include charges under Thailand’s harsh Article 112 (lèse-majesté law) were deliberately excluded. Why was Article 112 left out—and what does it mean for reconciliation, human rights, and political stability in Thailand? We examine the political calculations, public backlash fears, and the future of reform efforts.

As Thailand chooses its next Bank of Thailand Governor, the contest between Vitai Ratanakorn and Dr. Roong Mallikamas highlights a pivotal clash: government-backed stimulus vs central bank independence. Explore the economic stakes, policy visions, and market implications of this high-profile appointment.

Thailand expands its Gold Card healthcare scheme to cover hormone therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, reducing self-medication risks and promoting transgender health equity. This move follows same-sex marriage legalization but highlights ongoing issues like limited legal gender recognition.

What if the future was already written—and unfolding now? AI 2027 predicted multimodal models, $100M AI training runs, and chip export bans—all before ChatGPT’s breakout. Now it warns of an imminent AGI arms race, job collapse, and a possible AI-led extinction. With the clock ticking, can humanity steer its own destiny—or is control already slipping away?

Thailand faces mounting pressure from a surging Baht and looming U.S. tariffs. Discover how these twin challenges are impacting exports, tourism, and monetary policy—and what structural reforms are needed for long-term resilience.

The Sika Golf scandal has rocked Thai Buddhism, with over 80,000 explicit files linking a woman to dozens of monks, including top-ranking figures. The fallout includes defrockings, investigations, and a public outcry over corruption, hypocrisy, and the need for monastic reform.

Thailand withdraws its Entertainment Complex Bill to legalize casinos, citing political instability and public concerns. The move also reflects pressure from China and Cambodia’s casino interests, exposing deep economic and geopolitical tensions.

An AI-generated voice of Secretary Marco Rubio was used to contact U.S. and foreign officials via unsecured apps, raising urgent concerns about deepfake technology, weak regulation, and rising cybersecurity risks in politics.