Thailand

Despite a younger electorate, former leaders like Mahathir Mohamad and Lee Kuan Yew remain influential.

Last year was a big one for news in Southeast Asia. Here are some suggestions on what to expect in 2012.

The announcement that a decision over whether to proceed with the controversial Xayaburi dam has been delayed has been welcomed by NGOs. But will Laos push ahead anyway?

Successive Thai governments have indicated that they don’t want to deal with Hmong refugees. They should.

Is Newin Chidchob buying support with PEA Buriram football club? Or maybe “investing” in political success?

Thailand saw flooding, criticism over its lese majeste laws and its first female premier. Its been turbulent year.

Thailand saw flooding, criticism over its lese majeste laws and its first female premier. Its been turbulent year.

From floods, to elections to a shameful attack in London, The Diplomat picks its top stories from Southeast Asia.

Thailand’s lèse majesté laws are notoriously tough. But are they being used to score political points?

With inflation soaring, Vietnam’s factories are feeling the pinch. Are a raft of government reforms too little too late to prevent an economic crisis?

The killing of a dozen Chinese workers in Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle has prompted an assertive response from China. Too assertive for some of its neighbors.

The devastating floods in Thailand are a reminder that climate-related challenges are here to stay. The government needs to act boldly.