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STORY OF THE DAY • May 17, 2023 • 4 min read

Analysis Thai elections mark declining public interest in nationalism, patronage politics

By Titipol Phakdeewanich • May 17, 2023
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

STORY OF THE DAY • May 15, 2023 • 5 min read

Thai Politics Thai elections: Early results show resounding win for opposition

By Andrew Haffner • May 15, 2023
By a wide margin, voters rejected the military-backed leadership of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha while handing a clear mandate to Move Forward Party and Pheu Thai. As election workers tally final results, it remains to be seen how the next government will actually come together

STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 22, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Happy New Year

By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 22, 2023
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.

Apr 08, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

The Anakut Podcast is back

New Globe's podcast goes live while Malaysia votes to repeal mandatory death penalty. Meanwhile, Myanmar garment workers call for better labour conditions, and Vietnam's car industry expands globally.
By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 08, 2023

Apr 03, 2023 • 2 min read
Thai elections 2023

Thai PM touts experience ahead of tough election

Current Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has emphasised the importance of his experience in the top echelons of political leadership as candidates gear up for the upcoming national elections in May
By AFP • Apr 03, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Between history and modernity

Documents on the Khmer genocide trial might serve as a teaching tool or threaten the safety of survivors. Meanwhile, female lawyers are finally allowed to wear trousers in Thai court.
By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 01, 2023

Mar 18, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Elections and sex workers’ protection goals

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 18, 2023

Mar 04, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Struggles across generations

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 04, 2023