Ryan Anders

Ryan Anders

Ryan Anders is German-American. He is interested in stories in Southeast Asia that deal with environment, social justice and cultural heritage.

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Articles by Ryan Anders

Aug 12, 2021 • 9 min read
Myanmar coup

In the US, activists push for bill that would strip the Tatmadaw of billions

Last weekend Myanmar activists in the US marched to the White House calling for lawmakers to formally recognise the NUG, shut off the Tatmadaw’s international sources of revenue and reassign $1 billion in assets to the provisional government
By Ryan Anders - Aug 12, 2021

Jul 05, 2021 • 8 min read
Immigration

In Houston, the evolution of the Vietnamese-American experience plays out

Distinct waves of immigrants from Vietnam to the US have shaped and been shaped by the country. Today, in the Texan city of Houston, the evolution of the country's Vietnamese community can be seen in the differing outlooks and experiences of each generation
By Ryan Anders - Jul 05, 2021

May 06, 2021 • 9 min read
Women's rights

Thai-Muslim women join forces against domestic violence in Deep South

Groups in Thailand's Deep South are pushing back against a conservative religious context, bringing taboo topics such as domestic violence to the surface as they plug holes in government services and offer abused women a much-needed way out
By Ryan Anders and Wildan Muna - May 06, 2021

Apr 20, 2021 • 9 min read
Recycling

Can a circular economy ease Thailand’s trash woes? This startup thinks so

Thailand, like much of Southeast Asia, is inundated with plastic waste. While efforts are made to reduce new trash entering circulation, a Pattani-based startup is banking on the growth of what many consider to be the future of this great cleanup – the circular economy
By Ryan Anders - Apr 20, 2021

Mar 31, 2021 • 8 min read
Myanmar coup

In Karen State, refugees flee bombs as funds for displaced CDM run low

As the military ramps up its bloody crackdown on protests, some 2,000 have fled to Karen-controlled territory in eastern Myanmar seeking refuge. But as the ethnic group attempts to host the new arrivals, essential funds needed to support them are dwindling fast
By Ryan Anders - Mar 31, 2021

Mar 24, 2021 • 10 min read
Thai democracy

Facing tear gas, Thailand’s child protestors find safety in protection team

As Thailand's increasingly confrontational police use water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protestors, a group of volunteers from a cross-section of child protection NGOs are working to protect the most vulnerable activists in the crowd: minors
By Ryan Anders - Mar 24, 2021