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By Beatrice Siviero • 5 days ago
Citizens are calling for their rights as national elections approach in Thailand and Indonesia. Cambodia unpacks ancient artefacts as they return after decades abroad. An investigation revealed the involvement of U.K. forces in the Papua-Indonesia conflict.
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 15, 2023
As national elections approach, opposition parties, lawyers and sex worker organisations are stepping forward with the drafting of a new law to decriminalise prostitution in Thailand
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 04, 2023
As young generations get more involved in politics in Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia, elders in Cambodia need more support. Meanwhile, ASEAN and EU strengthen ties on green economy
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 03, 2023
While mass pro-democracy protests have scaled down across Thailand, the crackdown on child political activists continues. Now, a legal rights group says the juvenile justice system is violating the rights of minors
Campaigning has already started for an election that could upset the status quo of military control
By Reuters • Feb 22, 2023
More than six months into the Kingdom's decriminalisation of weed in Thailand, unclear regulation and fluctuating market trends are clouding the landscape for local business owners
By Leila Goldstein • Feb 02, 2023
The upcoming elections in Thailand might raise hopes of a post-coup democratic consolidation. But the polls could well result in a hung parliament or worse.
By Napon Jatusripitak • Jan 26, 2023
Despite new regulations claiming to help small businesses, Thai brewers say they face the same daunting legal hurdles
By Sarah Kim • Dec 23, 2022
A Chinese businessman offered publishing house Sam Yan Press a small fortune to shut down shop – they declined
By James Buchanan • Dec 16, 2022
Struggling with immense legal hurdles, Thai protest leaders endure new forms of detention
By Beatrice Siviero • Nov 30, 2022
As the Kingdom gears up for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Thailand considers its opportunities in the face of changing global events
By Mark S. Cogan • Nov 03, 2022
Flooding hits Bangkok every monsoon season, and as the capital urbanises, less permeable land is available to absorb water, increasing flood risks during heavy rain
By Wanpen Pajai • Oct 28, 2022