Thailand

The Thai military has declared martial law, deployed in the streets of Bangkok and seized media outlets.

Mass demonstrations for democracy are quite common. Rarely have we seen people take to the streets to oppose democracy.

While offering a temporary respite from the protests, the aging King cannot solve the broader issues dividing Thailand.

Western dance workshop in Thailand underscores cultural differences.

Western celebrities have ruffled official feathers over the environment in Thailand and Indonesia.

A Thai mobile company’s video advert has the whole world crying.

Thai super shoppers seem to embrace the news that more luxury malls are coming.

Plus, Thai police have increased their efforts to crack down on illegal street racing. Thursday ASEAN links.

Protestors are filling Bangkok’s streets, calling for justice for past political bloodshed.

Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have recently downgraded key subsidies. Public response is mixed.

Bangkok may be World Book Capital for 2013, but support for independent bookstores and publishers lags.

The Xayaburi Dam poses a problem for the Mekong River’s fish and the people living beside it.