How Political Turmoil Deepens Poverty in Thailand - The Borgen Project
Thailand is facing one of its toughest years in recent memory, as political crisis and economic stagnation combine to hurt the most vulnerable. The dismissal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in August 2025 has left the country in political limbo, disrupting budget plans and stalling welfare programs. As political turmoil deepens poverty in Thailand, low-income households are being forced to shoulder the brunt of rising costs, job insecurity and weakened safety nets.The World Bank has cut...