Organizer: NYSEAN
Type/Location: Virtual
Description:
Following Thailand’s pivotal election, the country finds itself navigating a period of heightened uncertainty at home and abroad. Domestic political instability coincides with mounting economic pressures and a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape across Southeast Asia.
Thailand’s growth outlook has softened relative to regional peers, raising concerns about long-term competitiveness in an increasingly fragmented global economy. As an export-oriented nation, rising protectionism and global supply chain realignments present new challenges. At the same time, Thailand must manage sensitive regional dynamics, including its relationship with neighboring Cambodia, while balancing evolving security and diplomatic partnerships in an unpredictable global order. The incoming government faces the complex task of addressing these external pressures alongside domestic institutional reform and long-term economic strategy. Understanding how these forces intersect is essential to assessing Thailand’s trajectory and its broader implications for Southeast Asia.
Join us for a roundtable discussion bringing together leading voices in domestic politics, regional affairs, and international security.
About the Speakers:
Kunthida Rungruengkiat, Princeton University: former Deputy Leader of Thailand’s Future Forward Party, offering perspectives on domestic political reform and democratic movements
Dr. Fuadi Pitsuwan, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University: specialist in Southeast Asian politics and regional diplomacy
Matt Wheeler, International Crisis Group: analyst focusing on regional security and political risk
Registration:
To attend the event virtually, please register here.