Thai Politics Gets the Blues: Prof Duncan McCargo Reflects on New Political Alignments

Prof Duncan McCargo’s article “Thai Politics Gets the Blues” (Fulcrum, September 2025) examines how Thailand’s political landscape has shifted dramatically since the colourful and ideologically divided 2023 election. The piece explores how Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party has ascended through pragmatic alliances, while the generational and ideological divides that once stood out have started to blur.

As Prof McCargo observes, this transition brings both uncertainty and opportunity - questions about accountability, reform, and the future of democracy remain open, especially in the lead up to the general election expected in early 2026

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