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ASEAN Beat

‘One Vision, One Identity, One Community.’ That’s the ASEAN motto. But what’s the reality? Our bloggers based around this diverse and strategically key region give you an insider’s perspective on politics, security and society in South-east Asia.

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Thai Court Removes PM Srettha From Office Over Ethics Violation

Thai Court Removes PM Srettha From Office Over Ethics Violation

By Jintamas Saksornchai
The Constitutional Court ruling has plunged the country into political limbo, a week after it disbanded Thailand's largest opposition party.
Would You Pay Someone To Write Your University Thesis?

Would You Pay Someone To Write Your University Thesis?

By Aisyah Llewellyn
In Indonesia, the use of "joki," or writers-for-hire, is a long-standing – and mostly normalized – practice among university students.

Reexamining Gender-Based Violence in the Aceh Conflict

Reexamining Gender-Based Violence in the Aceh Conflict

By Firhandika Ade Santury
The pervasive mistreatment of women during the separatist conflict has yet to be fully recognized by the Indonesian government.

Laos Issues Ultimatum to Golden Triangle Scam Operators

Laos Issues Ultimatum to Golden Triangle Scam Operators

By Sebastian Strangio
The authorities have given fraud operators until August 25 to vacate the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo province.

New Vietnam Communist Party Chief to Visit China Next Week, Report Says

New Vietnam Communist Party Chief to Visit China Next Week, Report Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Like his late predecessor, To Lam will begin his tenure as general secretary of the CPV by traveling north to Beijing.
Myanmar Rebel Leader Sai Leun Dies in China, Aged 76

Myanmar Rebel Leader Sai Leun Dies in China, Aged 76

By Sebastian Strangio
The leader's death completes the generational leadership transition within the three armed groups formed after the collapse of the Communist Party of Burma in 1989.

An Aggressive China Is Pushing the Philippines and Vietnam Closer Than Ever

An Aggressive China Is Pushing the Philippines and Vietnam Closer Than Ever

By Vincent Kyle Parada
The Philippines and Vietnam have had a complicated relationship over the South China Sea, but they are finding value in strategic alignment. 
How Dense Are Thailand’s Reactionaries?

How Dense Are Thailand’s Reactionaries?

By David Hutt
In quashing one political threat, the country's conservative establishment may have created an even bigger one.

Disbanded Thai Opposition Party Rebrands as ‘People’s Party’

Disbanded Thai Opposition Party Rebrands as ‘People’s Party’

By Sebastian Strangio
The party's name appears to be a reference to the 1932 revolution, which ended the country's system of absolute monarchy.

How Thai Civil Society Influenced the Outcome of the Senate Selection Process

How Thai Civil Society Influenced the Outcome of the Senate Selection Process

By Jittip Mongkolnchaiarunya
Civil society groups found creative ways to improve the quality of an election that has been described as “strange and undemocratic."

Residents Flee From Myanmar Military Garrison Town as Resistance Attack Looms

Residents Flee From Myanmar Military Garrison Town as Resistance Attack Looms

By Sebastian Strangio
Relatives of civil servants and military personnel are reportedly evacuating the scenic hill town of Pyin Oo Lwin, the location of the country's Defense Forces Academy.
Palm Oil Smallholders in Indonesia Need Government Help, Not Hindrance

Palm Oil Smallholders in Indonesia Need Government Help, Not Hindrance

By Tania Murray Li and Pujo Semedi
Indonesia’s independent oil palm farmers face myriad challenges, Reforms are needed so they can benefit from this profitable crop.

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