Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

Many people asking in the replies if this is actually Acting PM Phumtham's X account. A good first step would be using a real picture (not the grandpa in Up)...

Some are seeking to explain the origins of the Thai-Cambodia clash by invoking domestic rivalries in Thai politics. My thoughts on why this theory makes little sense, and why the conflict is far better explained by an international family feud: coffeeparliament.com/p/on-the-domes…

Previous cabinet reshuffle rumors stated that Varawut Silpa-archa could have become Foreign Minister. I wish they did move him there. A much more effective communicator on the international stage than anyone else in the current cabinet.

Thailand has agreed, in principle, to allow the Malaysian leader, as ASEAN chair, to mediate in the escalating Thai-Cambodian border dispute, but Cambodia must demonstrate its sincerity to resolve the conflict, Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said today.…

Very useful thread for those following the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict ⬇️

Today, open conflict broke out between Thailand and Cambodia, with Thai civilian areas coming under bombardment. My recap: coffeeparliament.com/p/military-con…

Statement from the Royal Thai Army condemning attacks by Cambodia on civilian areas in Thailand.

แถลงการณ์เกี่ยวกับสถานการณ์ไทย-กัมพูชา mfa.go.th/th/content/sta… Statement on Thailand-Cambodia Situation mfa.go.th/en/content/sta…

#BREAKING: Thai army reports clash at border in Surin this morning, as a small group of Cambodian soldiers "opened fire" near Prasat Ta Muen Thom. No reports of casualties. This follows diplomatic downgrade last night after 2nd landmine incident in a week injured Thai soldiers.

In recent months, "Sor Tor Ror" ("meddling in everything") has emerged as an increasingly popular nickname for Thaksin Shinawatra. But what has this meddling produced so far? coffeeparliament.com/p/meddling-in-…

In Thailand, a calm before the storm: coffeeparliament.com/p/calm-before-…

For @Asialink_au, I wrote about how the political dominance of Pheu Thai may now be in terminal decline, creating opportunities for new alliances in Thailand's tripolar political order. asialink.unimelb.edu.au/diplomacy/decl…

Speculation of a potential comeback by former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is rising, given Paetongtarn Shinawatra's dire situation. I take a look at the possibility of a third Prayut government here: coffeeparliament.com/p/is-a-prayut-…

Why PM Paetongtarn's suspension could set off a self-fulfilling prophecy leading to her government's collapse and a prolonged political deadlock in Thailand. My piece for Fulcrum. fulcrum.sg/paetongtarns-s…

First time in history where the Prime Minister is led by another minister to be sworn in?

The People’s Party (PP) has signaled it is willing to support a new prime minister if Paetongtarn is dismissed on the condition that the incoming government commits to constitutional reform and agrees to dissolve the House. A risky move. Here’s why 🧵

Quick analysis: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is temporarily suspended pending final court verdict coffeeparliament.com/p/paetongtarn-…

The Constitutional Court will not consider the Bhumjaithai Senate collusion case, ensuring that the party will not be dissolved