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.

Explore Thailand’s 2025 economic landscape—from export growth and U.S. tariffs to the petrochemical crisis and carbon tax reforms. See how Thai industry is adapting through sustainability, decarbonization, and strategic policy shifts.

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.