The man accused of masterminding the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels never hid his hatred. “We all underestimated him,” a resident of his hometown said.
Author: HANNAH BEECH
As Thailand Prepares to Vote, the Likely Winner Is Clear. But the Aftermath Isn’t.
A populist party looks set to prevail on Sunday. But waiting in the wings, and even on the ballots, is the military.
Shared Buddhist Faith Offers No Shield From Myanmar Military
As the suffering of Rohingya Muslims wins global sympathy, the Buddhist Rakhine ethnic group in the country’s far west seeks recognition of its own oppression.
After Unpredictable Trump Meeting, Kim Returns to Scripted Form in Vietnam
After the talks abruptly ended, Kim Jong-un was feted by Vietnam with Communist comradeship, martial music and parading soldiers.
Cozy Up to U.S., Vietnam Tells North Korea. Look What It Did for Us.
Calling on old ties with North Korea, the Vietnamese suggest that Kim Jong-un could benefit from their approach of holding China at bay while courting the United States.
The Saturday Profile: A Rap Challenger to the Thai Military Junta
In a repressive country, Nutthapong Srimuong does not shy from political themes. His rap video, “What My Country Has Got,” has been viewed 56 million times in three months.
Thailand’s King Rejects His Sister’s Candidacy for Prime Minister
Hours after her nomination threatened to upend the country’s politics, the move was rebuked by the monarch as “inappropriate” behavior.
Soccer Player’s Detention Poses ‘Historic Test’ for Global Sports
The fate of a Bahraini soccer player jailed in Thailand has raised questions about the power of sports to protect its players.
Bangkok Dispatch: Bangkok Is Choking on Air Pollution. The Response? Water Cannons.
More than 400 schools across the Thai capital will be closed on Thursday and Friday because of the smog. Bangkok is now on the list of the world’s top most polluted cities.
Christian Politician in Indonesia Is Freed After Blasphemy Prison Term
After serving his sentence for blasphemy against Islam, a former Jakarta governor finds that religion still roils Indonesian politics.