← Contributors Craig Keating Craig Keating is a former analyst, ex-diplomat, and long-time Thailand watcher. Articles by Craig Keating (11) Craig Keating 12 Mar 2025 Royal defamation law reform in Thailand: Lost in the echo Progressive politicians in Thailand face lifetime bans from political office for doing what is core work for MPs the world over: proposing legal amendments. Craig Keating 10 May 2024 Thaksin Shinawatra’s Myanmar talks likely driven by politics and money This is not the first time the former Thai PM has showcased his supposed statesman qualities. Craig Keating 14 Aug 2023 Thailand’s monarchy: Heirs and spares A surprise visit to Thailand by two of King Vajiralongkorn’s sons after an absence of 27 years shows dynastical survival trumps personal animosity. Craig Keating 9 Jun 2022 Thailand seeking to profit from a global food crisis The war in Ukraine has highlighted weaknesses in Thailand’s policymaking and prompted cartel behaviour … again. Craig Keating 1 Dec 2021 Increasingly illiberal Thailand By stifling free expression, authorities are shutting off any prospect of change that is broadly acceptable to all. Craig Keating 13 Oct 2021 Thailand’s military and human rights A history of violence against troops and civilians is finally being recognised, and justice is creeping in. Craig Keating 30 Aug 2021 Thai lives matter, too Alleged police brutality captured in a widely shared video puts a spotlight on abuses and demands for reform. Craig Keating 28 Oct 2020 Thailand: Military, monarchy and the masses To understand today’s protests, look to the decades past and the country’s incomplete transition to democracy. Craig Keating 12 Jun 2020 Thailand: Another dissenter disappears A fresh abduction case raises serious questions, not for the first time, about the reach of Thai authorities. Load More
Craig Keating 12 Mar 2025 Royal defamation law reform in Thailand: Lost in the echo Progressive politicians in Thailand face lifetime bans from political office for doing what is core work for MPs the world over: proposing legal amendments.
Craig Keating 10 May 2024 Thaksin Shinawatra’s Myanmar talks likely driven by politics and money This is not the first time the former Thai PM has showcased his supposed statesman qualities.
Craig Keating 14 Aug 2023 Thailand’s monarchy: Heirs and spares A surprise visit to Thailand by two of King Vajiralongkorn’s sons after an absence of 27 years shows dynastical survival trumps personal animosity.
Craig Keating 9 Jun 2022 Thailand seeking to profit from a global food crisis The war in Ukraine has highlighted weaknesses in Thailand’s policymaking and prompted cartel behaviour … again.
Craig Keating 1 Dec 2021 Increasingly illiberal Thailand By stifling free expression, authorities are shutting off any prospect of change that is broadly acceptable to all.
Craig Keating 13 Oct 2021 Thailand’s military and human rights A history of violence against troops and civilians is finally being recognised, and justice is creeping in.
Craig Keating 30 Aug 2021 Thai lives matter, too Alleged police brutality captured in a widely shared video puts a spotlight on abuses and demands for reform.
Craig Keating 28 Oct 2020 Thailand: Military, monarchy and the masses To understand today’s protests, look to the decades past and the country’s incomplete transition to democracy.
Craig Keating 12 Jun 2020 Thailand: Another dissenter disappears A fresh abduction case raises serious questions, not for the first time, about the reach of Thai authorities.