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Southeast Asia  / Thailand
Why reducing Thailand’s inequality is essential to reducing political tension
Posted On January 20, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has done considerable damage to the Thai economy and has been one of the major catalysts for political grievances with the government that erupted into widespread protests last year. While Thailand’s pro-democracy, pro-reform movement is set to resume protests against the political status quo – albeit in different form due to Covid-19 restrictions – Thais from all walks of life face continued economic crises with national economic activity in freefall.
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Southeast Asia  / Thailand
On the Thai economy, Prayut Wants a Convenient Scapegoat
October 13, 2020

Thailand’s embattled Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha blamed anti-government protesters for some of the country’s economic malaise on Monday, noting that in order for the economic situation to be resolved, the country — namely the protesters — must “be peaceful.”