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Udom judged: Weighing up the new chief of Thailand’s top court

9 Sept 20:59Key points summarised by AI

Udom Sittiwirattham was elected as the new president of Thailand's Constitutional Court, filling a nearly two-year vacancy.
His appointment was overshadowed by controversy regarding a newly appointed judge, Chakrapong Wiwatwanich, whose qualifications were questioned amid allegations of political influence.
Udom previously sparked criticism for joking about his role in dissolving the Move Forward Party, raising concerns about his impartiality.
He presided over several high-profile cases, notably allowing former PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to remain in office while removing Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra from their premierships.

Yesterday 23:48Key points summarised by AI

The Biden administration has notably neglected Thailand, a long-time ally, in its regional strategic priorities, favoring other Southeast Asian nations like Singapore and Vietnam.
This neglect is evident through Thailand's exclusion from key strategic documents, high-level visits, and the "Summit for Democracy," causing concern and resentment among Thai leaders.
Despite some efforts to warm relations, the current trajectory suggests Thai-US ties will continue to falter without a significant re-assessment from Washington, missing crucial geopolitical opportunities.
The article calls for a renovation of Thai-US relations, urging both nations to assess their partnership and map out a common future in the post-pandemic world.