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By Mark S. Cogan • 4 days ago
Images of Thailand’s deceased king still inspire a template for national leadership, while the current monarch continues to struggle for legitimacy
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun • 4 days ago
As the country marks five years since its beloved King Bhumibol died, the Royalist Marketplace is trying to break the taboo on debating the monarchy
By Allison Jackson and Mikhail Flores/AFP • Oct 07, 2021
Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo is the latest name on a long list of presidental candidates, becoming the leading opposition candidate in a crowded election list
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 06, 2021
Thai activists commemorate the 45th anniversary of a brutal student massacre, splashing fake blood and laying mock bodies at Thammasat University
Idolised by many in the Philippines for his punching power and his rags to riches story, Manny Pacquiao is retiring from boxing at 42
By Allison Jackson/AFP • Sep 29, 2021
The National League for Democracy is again at the heart of the country's revolution. Relations with its ethnic allies have suffered, but rebuilding the former political powerhouse could be a path back to democracy
By Philipp Annawitt • Sep 28, 2021
A power blackout briefly hit Myanmar's main urban centres including commercial hub Yangon and parts of the capital Naypyidaw
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 24, 2021
A recent ruling on the infamous investigation into Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister has put the NACC in the spotlight. Mark S. Cogan examines the need for accountability and reform.
By Mark S. Cogan • Sep 24, 2021
Sean Turnell, the Australian adviser to Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in junta court to face immigration and official secrets charges
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 23, 2021
Philippine boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has launched his presidential bid with vows to tackle poverty and corruption as he seeks to win over voters with his rags-to-riches story
By Ron Lopez and Allison Jackson/AFP • Sep 20, 2021
Myanmar's junta will put ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on trial for corruption which could see her jailed for decades
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 17, 2021
In late-July, the US-funded CambodiaCheck project would be launched to counter misinformation surrounding the Kingdom. Less than a month later, the fact checking initiative would be cut short, standing accused of spreading the very thing it set out to counter
By Alastair McCready • Sep 03, 2021