Archive: Nov 2013



STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 13, 2013 • 4 min read

You old charmer

By Massimo Morello • Nov 13, 2013
Few Bangkok hotels can compete with the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok's colourful history and trove of illustrious guests

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 12, 2013 • 7 min read

Sharing is caring

By George Steptoe • Nov 12, 2013
Are Indonesia’s young digital natives amusing themselves into a state of political antipathy, or will the latent capacity of social media be unleashed in next year’s elections?

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 11, 2013 • 9 min read

Virtual democracy

By Colin Meyn • Nov 11, 2013
The rapid spread of social media is altering Cambodia’s political landscape, and the old guard is struggling to keep up

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 08, 2013 • 4 min read

Top five: Backpacker activities

By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Nov 08, 2013
There are some things that travellers just love to do, and time spent “on the road” in Southeast Asia is the perfect opportunity for them to indulge their inner goon

Nov 07, 2013 • 5 min read

Peace at last

The tubing party is over in Vang Vieng, but tourism has managed to stay afloat
By Manuel Meyer • Nov 07, 2013

Nov 01, 2013 • 4 min read

Licence to kill

Malaysia’s brazen Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is determined to reduce the country’s alarming gang activity at any cost
By Sacha Passi • Nov 01, 2013

Nov 01, 2013 • 8 min read
Organised Crime

Public enemies

Gang warfare has gripped Malaysia, and while authorities have upped their game against organised crime, little is being done to address the roots of the problem
By Rebecca Foster • Nov 01, 2013

Nov 01, 2013 • 7 min read

Suck it up

Chi Phat is no walk in the park, but visitors prepared to rough it will be rewarded with an unforgettable travel experience
By Amanda Sexton • Nov 01, 2013