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Thai Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Cambodian Linked to Former MP’s Killing

Thai Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Cambodian Linked to Former MP’s Killing

By Sebastian Strangio
Like the other Cambodian national wanted in connection with the murder, Ly Ratanakrasmey, 43, has links to the Cambodian government.

How the Exit of US Banks From the Net-Zero Banking Alliance Threatens Climate Finance in Southeast Asia

How the Exit of US Banks From the Net-Zero Banking Alliance Threatens Climate Finance in Southeast Asia

By Ardhi Rasy Wardhana
Without the participation of U.S. banks in the NZBA, the already limited pool of climate finance may shrink further.
Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law Legalizing Gambling

Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law Legalizing Gambling

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government says that legal casinos will bolster further the recovery of the country's tourism sector.

Killer of Ex-Cambodian MP Won’t Reveal Who Ordered Assassination, Thai Police Say

Killer of Ex-Cambodian MP Won’t Reveal Who Ordered Assassination, Thai Police Say

By Sebastian Strangio
Ekkalak Pheanoi, a former Thai marine, was extradited from Cambodia and questioned by Bangkok police on Saturday.

Cambodian Police Arrest Primary Suspect in Slaying of Former MP

Cambodian Police Arrest Primary Suspect in Slaying of Former MP

By Sebastian Strangio
An ex-Thai marine is believed to be responsible for the killing of Lim Kimya, a former lawmaker for the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party.

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Former Cambodian Opposition MP Gunned Down in Bangkok

Former Cambodian Opposition MP Gunned Down in Bangkok

By Sebastian Strangio
The daylight killing of Lim Kimya, a member of the banned Cambodia National Rescue Party, is a sign of the terrifying new reality facing Southeast Asia's dissidents.

No Evidence Thai Banks Facilitated Myanmar Arms Purchases, Government Says

No Evidence Thai Banks Facilitated Myanmar Arms Purchases, Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N. human rights office claims that the country has become a leading source of banking services to Myanmar’s military junta.
Grasping Thailand’s Northern Border Conundrum

Grasping Thailand’s Northern Border Conundrum

By Tita Sanglee
Recent encroachments by the China-backed United Wa State Army (UWSA) have presented Bangkok with some tricky decisions.

Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Time For Defaming Monarchy

Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Time For Defaming Monarchy

By Sebastian Strangio
Arnon Nampa has now been sentenced to more than 18 years imprisonment in six lese-majeste cases.

Thailand Hosts ‘Informal Consultation’ on Myanmar Conflict

Thailand Hosts ‘Informal Consultation’ on Myanmar Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting in Bangkok marks the beginning of a more conciliatory regional approach toward Myanmar's military administration.

ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy

ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy

By Shayna Bauchner
An overhaul in ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar is clearly needed, but tilting toward the junta is the exact wrong direction.
Myanmar to Release Detained Thai Fishermen Next Month, Officials Say

Myanmar to Release Detained Thai Fishermen Next Month, Officials Say

By Sebastian Strangio
A Myanmar court has suspended their prison sentences, but the 27 Myanmar crewmembers detained with them have not been so lucky.

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