By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Jan 02, 2019
2018 was an eventful year for Southeast Asia, with three elections, a dramatic rescue that caught the world's attention and an historic summit in Singapore. But how much of it do you remember? Test your knowledge with our quiz of 2018

By Lily Hess • Dec 31, 2018
Myanmar’s Shan state, despite its vast size and stunning landscapes, is hardly a tourism hot spot. It’s one of the poorest parts of this nation, and many of its young people migrate to Thailand seeking work. When one Western couple noticed this migration, they started an adventure tourism company that’s also a social enterprise

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun • Dec 31, 2018
In this video interview, Professor Noam Chomsky, marking his first time speaking exclusively on the political situation in Thailand, delves into the issue of the monarchy in Thai politics, the persistent political intervention of the Thai army, the draconian lèse-majesté law and the role of Thai youths in changing the political environment

By Lesly Lotha • Dec 28, 2018
Chef Bee Satongun has had a remarkable year. Elit Vodka named her Best Female Chef, her “heirloom Thai cuisine” restaurant, Paste Bangkok, which she co-owns with her husband, was awarded a Michelin star and She recently opened another branch in Laos. Satongun talks with Southeast Asia Globe about the importance of taste and research when creating the perfect balance of flavours