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Thai Protesters Engage in Violent Clashes With Riot Police

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.

Myanmar’s “E-Libraries” Bring Students Up to Speed After Military Rule

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.
Flappy Bird Flies Again? Vietnamese Programmer’s Tell-All

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.

In Bid to Draw Tourists, Thailand Offers Free Facial Reconstruction Surgery

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.

Singapore Braces for Haze Ahead of Indonesian Burn

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Why Rice Is Heating Up Politics in Thailand and the Philippines

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.

Thailand Election by the Numbers

Thailand Election by the Numbers

By Mong Palatino
Despite strong overall voter turnout, some Thais were left unable to cast a ballot.
No Winners, Only Losers in Thailand’s Elections

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.

Philippine Police: Sinaloa Cartel Hitmen Have Targeted Arrested Members

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.

Fast Food Outlets Cash in On “Bangkok Shutdown”

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.

Thailand on the Brink

Thailand on the Brink

By Mark Fenn
As the capital Bangkok braces for a shutdown, the turmoil looks set to continue.
Southeast Asia: 10 Trends to Watch For in 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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