Leaked Power Calls, Cannabis Crackdown & Why Thailand’s Startup Scene Is Quietly Rebooting with Wing Vasiksiri– E597

"Democratic instability has been very much a recurring issue and theme across Thai politics, right? I think the biggest thing to keep in mind here is that this is just the latest escalation in a very long-running conflict—it’s been happening for, what, almost 20, 20-plus years. And even though the government was elected democratically, if the people aren't happy, you see protests, and they can still be removed by the courts. I think it shows that the Constitutional Court is still one of the most powerful players in Thai politics. But the ripple effects—from tourism, overall morale in the country, investor sentiment, investor confidence—it’s going to be, yeah, we’re going to continue feeling this, right?" - Wing Vasiksiri, Investor and Ecosystem Builder

Wing Vasiksiri, investor and ecosystem builder, returns to unpack the recent political upheaval in Thailand, the shifting startup landscape, and how these dynamics intersect. He and Jeremy Au explore the Prime Minister’s suspension, the ripple effects of leaked diplomacy, and what these events signal for foreign investment and local sentiment. They also discuss the country's cannabis policy reversal, new crypto tax breaks, and the comeback of early-stage incubation. Wing introduces “Project Thailand,” a new public resource and investor-backed report aiming to support Thai founders by mapping out the entire ecosystem. Their discussion offers a real-time pulse check on Thailand's path toward stability, growth, and tech-driven innovation.