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Thai protests

August 12, 2021
Thai Protesters Engage in Violent Clashes With Riot Police
By Sebastian Strangio
Anti-government demonstrations have sputtered back to life, but Prime Minister Prayut’s administration shows no signs of giving ground.

April 03, 2014
Myanmar’s “E-Libraries” Bring Students Up to Speed After Military Rule
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Xenophobia and immigration in Singapore, Thai PM facing legal dismissal.

March 13, 2014
Flappy Bird Flies Again? Vietnamese Programmer’s Tell-All
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Flight MH370 first officer known to invite guests into cockpit, Thailand slashes rates.

March 11, 2014
In Bid to Draw Tourists, Thailand Offers Free Facial Reconstruction Surgery
By J.T. Quigley
Also: “Amerasians” in the Philippines yearn for U.S. citizenship; Aussie with amnesia found in Cambodia.

February 13, 2014
Singapore Braces for Haze Ahead of Indonesian Burn
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Thailand braces for Friday rallies, Flappy Bird suicide hoax crops up on social media.

February 12, 2014
Why Rice Is Heating Up Politics in Thailand and the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A failed farming subsidy and rice smuggling have led to political discontent in Southeast Asia.

February 04, 2014
Thailand Election by the Numbers
By Mong Palatino
Despite strong overall voter turnout, some Thais were left unable to cast a ballot.

February 03, 2014
No Winners, Only Losers in Thailand’s Elections
By Elliot Brennan
Marred by protests, the weekend vote hardly signals the end of Thailand’s troubles.

January 23, 2014
Philippine Police: Sinaloa Cartel Hitmen Have Targeted Arrested Members
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Indonesian president supports abused maid, Thai general to deploy army if police lose control.

January 15, 2014
Fast Food Outlets Cash in On “Bangkok Shutdown”
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Indonesia explains mineral export ban, push for increased animal protection in Singapore.

January 10, 2014
Thailand on the Brink
By Mark Fenn
As the capital Bangkok braces for a shutdown, the turmoil looks set to continue.

January 08, 2014
Southeast Asia: 10 Trends to Watch For in 2014
By Prashanth Parameswaran
From Thai turmoil to ASEAN integration, it promises to be an interesting year for the region.
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