Tag

Thailand

Page 14 of 25
City as Canvas: Bangkok’s Bukruk Street Art Festival

City as Canvas: Bangkok’s Bukruk Street Art Festival

Artists have splashed colorful murals across Bangkok for the city’s first international street art festival.

Activist Mam Sonando’s Glimmer of Hope

Activist Mam Sonando’s Glimmer of Hope

Cambodian land activist Mam Sonando awaits a verdict on his appeal to overturn charges of insurrection.

More Than Words Needed on Southern Thailand

More Than Words Needed on Southern Thailand

Although a welcome development, the latest agreement to hold peace talks is hardly sufficient for ending the conflict.

Thailand’s Makudi to Run for AFC Presidency

Thailand’s Makudi to Run for AFC Presidency

Thailand’s Worawi Makudi wants to head the Asian Football Confederation. Will his past get in the way?

Thailand Enlists Malaysia as Go-Between in Troubled South

Thailand Enlists Malaysia as Go-Between in Troubled South

Thailand has called on Malaysia to address the grievances of Muslim insurgents in the south.

Thailand: 18.9% GDP Growth Last Quarter

Thailand: 18.9% GDP Growth Last Quarter

As Thailand recovers from devastating floods, its economy presses ahead. What does the future hold?

Thai Transgender Community Finds its Voice

Thai Transgender Community Finds its Voice

A recent Thai political campaign video appeals to transgendered voters. But is it enough to draw them to the polls?

Valentine’s Day in Asia: Love and Business

Valentine’s Day in Asia: Love and Business

Asia’s take on Valentine’s Day turns the Western view of the holiday on its head.

Thai Activist Jailed for 11 Years on Lese Majeste Charges

Thai Activist Jailed for 11 Years on Lese Majeste Charges

Thai magazine editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk has been charged with insulting the king.

Thailand’s Rice Exports Hit 12-Year Low

Thailand’s Rice Exports Hit 12-Year Low

Last year Thailand lost its spot as the world’s top rice exporter. Can it bounce back?

Justice or Politics in Thailand?

Justice or Politics in Thailand?

Some say former PM Abhisit is rightfully being charged for supressing the red shirts; other see the case as business as usual.

Thailand Introduces Nationwide Minimum Wage

Thailand Introduces Nationwide Minimum Wage

On January 1st, Thailand introduced a minimum wage — to a chorus of debate on its effects.

Page 14 of 25