An offensive by an alliance of armed ethnic groups based in the north has seized key towns, galvanized groups elsewhere and spotlighted the military’s weakness.
Author: SUI-LEE WEE
Myanmar Military Bombs Refugee Camp, Killing 29, Rebels Say
Eleven of the dead were under 16, and 56 people were wounded, said the Kachin Independence Army, which controls the area.
14-Year-Old Fatally Shoots 2 at Mall in Bangkok, Officials Say
Thailand has one of the highest gun ownership and gun homicide rates in Southeast Asia, still the episode left the country reeling.
The Philippines’ Tension With China Crosses New Line in South China Sea
The Philippines is pushing back against China’s territorial claims. But Chinese forces have been unrelenting in using direct confrontation, raising worries about an escalation.
Vietnam and U.S. Deepen Ties Amid Wariness of China
President Biden is expected to celebrate a new upgrade in relations with Vietnam this weekend, despite concerns about the country’s authoritarian crackdown and repression.
Lynn Lynn’s Journey From Rocker to Dissecting Myanmar’s Coup in Film
Lynn Lynn was a musical idol when he volunteered in 2015 to protect the life of Myanmar’s new civilian leader. Forced to flee after 2021’s coup, he has reinvented himself as a film director.
Thai King Commutes Sentence of Former Prime Minister Thaksin
Thaksin Shinawatra’s eight-year punishment was reduced to one year, days after his return from self-imposed exile. He remains one of the country’s most influential politicians.
The Online Scam Industry Is Thriving. Cambodia Plays a Key Role.
Gangs in Cambodia have compelled thousands of captives to defraud unsuspecting victims. Because of political connections, no one is stopping them.
Thailand’s Old Guard Keeps Its Grip After Voters Seek Change
The country went months without naming a new prime minister, only for Parliament to elect Srettha Thavisin, a candidate who many frustrated voters say represents the establishment.
Thai Parliament Picks Real Estate Mogul as Next Prime Minister
Months of political chaos have culminated in the selection of Srettha Thavisin, a businessman seen as amenable to royalists and the military-appointed Senate.