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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 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 has called on Malaysia to address the grievances of Muslim insurgents in the south.
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
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
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 magazine editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk has been charged with insulting the king.
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?
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
On January 1st, Thailand introduced a minimum wage — to a chorus of debate on its effects.
Thailand's Southern Insurgency Flares Up
Southern Thailand continues to experience turbulence with three school teachers being killed.
Protests Sweep Through ASEAN
November saw protests in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Burma, and may be a harbinger of things to come.