Culture

Laos

The future is underground

Home to some of the most complex rock formations in Southeast Asia, Laos looks to cash in on cave tourism
By Jennifer Meszaros • Dec 12, 2016

In pictures: Cambodia’s iconic Angkor Photo Festival returns

A mainstay of Cambodia’s cultural calendar, the Angkor Photo Festival returns to Siem Reap this month to provide an insight into cultures around the world
By Navet Tab • Dec 05, 2016

Partyboat

Music and madness ahoy

Asia’s largest music festival at sea, It’s the Ship, ferried frenzied partygoers on a three-night bash from Singapore to Penang. Southeast Asia Globe hit the decks to meet the DJs, devotees and dancers that make up the region’s rising EDM scene
By Paul Millar • Dec 01, 2016

Thailand

Diving unlimited

Koh Tao hosts one of the world's biggest freediving companies
By Claire Knox • Nov 29, 2016

Indonesia

Jousting warriors

Every year, men on the remote island of Sumba participate in a deadly gladiatorial joust. We journeyed to the isolated isle for a glimpse of this sacred harvest ritual, where blood must flow to fertilise the earth
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Nov 22, 2016

Is Asia’s dance music revolution around the corner?

Legendary DJ Pete Tong has been a giant of the global dance music scene for three decades. Tong spoke to Southeast Asia Globe about his start in the industry, building a lasting dance music scene in Asia and trying to unearth the next Skrillex
By Dene Mullen • Nov 03, 2016

Thailand

The divided Kingdom faces its greatest test

The death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej has rocked the nation, and with his successor inheriting a divided country, the monarchy’s power may dwindle
By James Cartwright • Nov 02, 2016

Thai Cinema

Reel struggle: Thai cinema’s lost classics

The resurrection of two long-lost classic films is a stark reminder that Southeast Asia’s rich cinematic heritage is in danger of fading away
By Max Crosbie-Jones • Oct 18, 2016