Thailand

Thailand on Brink: Snap Election Hinges on Shifting Politics Amid Regional Tensions

Thailand faces a critical juncture in its history, with ongoing tensions and shifting geopolitical dynamics threatening the country's precarious political stability. The assassination of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha in 2021 marked a seismic shift in Thai politics, as Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party seized power on the back of widespread discontent with the military-backed regime.

politics•2/8/2026

Separatist Insurgency in Southern Thailand Escalates as Bomb Smuggling from Malaysia Sparks Widespread Violence

The southern provinces of Thailand have long been plagued by separatist tensions, with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) movement leaving deep scars on the region. The BRN, a militant organization seeking autonomy for Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat, has historically received support from Malaysia's eastern states, where many share ethnic and cultural ties with the separatist group.

politics•2/7/2026