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Thai Protesters Engage in Violent Clashes With Riot Police
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.

Myanmar’s “E-Libraries” Bring Students Up to Speed After Military Rule
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.
Flappy Bird Flies Again? Vietnamese Programmer’s Tell-All
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.

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

Singapore Braces for Haze Ahead of Indonesian Burn
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.

Why Rice Is Heating Up Politics in Thailand and the Philippines
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.

Thailand Election by the Numbers
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.
No Winners, Only Losers in Thailand’s Elections
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.

Philippine Police: Sinaloa Cartel Hitmen Have Targeted Arrested Members
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.

Fast Food Outlets Cash in On “Bangkok Shutdown”
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.

Thailand on the Brink
January 10, 2014

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
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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