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.

2025 tariffs, and China's warnings to global partners. This episode unpacks the dilemma for dual-trading nations like Thailand, caught between economic giants, and examines the impact on global supply chains and trade.

The U.S. imposes 36% tariffs on Thai exports starting August 1, 2025, threatening Thailand’s key industries. This analysis explores Thailand’s response, economic risks, and legal challenges that could overturn the tariffs.

Facing a looming 36% tariff on exports, Thailand is urgently negotiating with the US to secure a better deal. The proposal includes cutting its trade surplus, boosting American imports, and removing tariffs on US goods—highlighting Thailand’s strategic role in global supply chains and the high stakes for its economy.

The Trump administration plans to block AI chip exports to Thailand and Malaysia to prevent Chinese smuggling, reshaping the global tech supply chain. How will this impact Thailand’s tech ambitions, data centers, and U.S.-Thailand relations?

With the July 9, 2025, deadline approaching, Thailand’s trade future hangs in the balance. This analysis explores upcoming tariff negotiations with the US, the impact of the TCJA and “America First” policy, and what lessons Thailand can draw from the US-Vietnam deal.