Although he dons different personas, the strongman bona fides of Prabowo Subianto date back to when Indonesia was a dictatorship ruled by his former father-in-law.
Author: SUI-LEE WEE
Presidential Favorite in Indonesia Stirs Fears of ‘Death of Democracy’
Although he dons different personas, the strongman bona fides of Prabowo Subianto date to when Indonesia was a dictatorship led by his former father-in-law.
Thailand Doles Out Longest-Ever Sentence for Criticizing Royalty
An activist received 50 years in prison for sharing TV and film content on social media that violated the country’s law against defaming its monarchy.
In a Rare Move, Singapore Charges Official With Corruption
Accused of accepting tickets to “Hamilton,” air travel and soccer games in Britain, the transport official resigned before he pleaded not guilty in court.
Explosion at Thailand Fireworks Factory Kills at Least 20
The blast leveled the facility and was the second such deadly accident in the country since 2022. The police are investigating the cause.
In Myanmar, Accounts of Disappearances Create a Climate of Fear
The ruling military, which is struggling with recruitment, denies abducting young men and boys to fill its ranks. But five men say it happened to them.
Vietnam Is Jailing Environmentalists Who Helped It Secure Billions
The government is preparing to present its energy transition plan at the U.N. climate talks as it intensifies a crackdown on environmental advocates.
Thai Mother Rejoices as Son Among Latest Hostages Released by Hamas
Watsana Yojampa spoke to her son after he was released by Hamas. There are at least 18 Thai citizens still being held hostage in the Gaza Strip.
Thai Mother Rejoices as Son Among Latest Hostages Released by Hamas
Watsana Yojampa spoke to her son after he was released by Hamas. There are at least 18 Thai nationals still being held hostage in the Gaza Strip.
A Dying Anticorruption Crusader Considers His Life’s Own Misdeeds
Chuwit Kamolvisit has enthralled Thailand for decades with revelations of police and political corruption. But his own compromised past, including time as a “super pimp,” clouds his legacy.