politics



STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 21, 2023 • 8 min read

Activism Ongoing attacks on activists bring Laos into the spotlight

By Beatrice Siviero • Jun 21, 2023
The news of attacks on Lao political activists, Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom and Bounsuan Kitiyano, have cast an ominous light on the persecution of those daring to criticise authority, whether they remain on home soil or attempt to seek safety in neighbouring Thailand

STORY OF THE DAY • May 27, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Election controversies

By Beatrice Siviero • May 27, 2023
Plus, Mekong flora and fauna conservation

STORY OF THE DAY • May 24, 2023 • 8 min read

Interview The fight to bring human rights to the Thai ballot box

By Beatrice Siviero • May 24, 2023
Pro-democracy activist Chonthicha ‘Lookkate’​ Jangrew, 30, won a constituency seat for the opposition Move Forward Party in Thailand’s recent general election. In this Q&A, Chonthicha describes her journey to activism from a military upbringing, as well as her hopes for change through political engagement

May 19, 2023 • 10 min read
Comparative politics

A tale of two elections in Cambodia and Thailand

This week brought vastly different political news to the neighbours, which saw a major opposition win at the polls in Thailand and a further tightening of electoral space in Cambodia. In this Q&A, author and Professor Lee Morgenbesser compares the situations in both countries and puts them in broader context
By Leila Goldstein • May 19, 2023

May 17, 2023 • 4 min read
Analysis

Thai elections mark declining public interest in nationalism, patronage politics

This week's election results handed a surprising victory to the opposition Move Forward Party. While it remains to be seen if the conservative establishment will allow them to actually take power, the vote signals a turning point in the mindset of the Thai public
By Titipol Phakdeewanich • May 17, 2023

May 06, 2023 • 4 min read
Editorial

Press freedom & activist shooting

A Lao democracy activist survived shooting while the country keeps struggling with mental health support. In Cambodia, World Press Freedom Day event failed to address the country’s alarming decline in free press, plus interview with an amphibian conservation expert
By Andrew Haffner • May 06, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 • 3 min read
Editorial

Singapore’s first execution in 2023

Singapore carried out its first execution of 2023. Meanwhile the Globe released its third podcast episode as the macaque breeders in Cambodia face corruption allegations. Laos is clearing its air with rainfall after three months of hazardous haze
By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 29, 2023

Apr 22, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Happy New Year

Laos celebrates the new year in full swing while Thailand fears empty promises ahead of the elections amidst the festivities. Meanwhile, Cambodia's largest monkey farm is facing wildlife trafficking allegations, and children in the Philippines are falling behind in education.
By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 22, 2023