April is typically hot in South and Southeast Asia, but temperatures this month have been unusually high.
Tag: Thailand
Why the War in Myanmar Matters
A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.
Myanmar Rebels Take Key Trading Town, but Counteroffensive Looms
The fall of Myawaddy, on the Thai border, was one of the most significant gains by resistance forces since a 2021 military coup.
Thailand Lawmakers Pass Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill now goes to Thailand’s Senate.
Taylor Swift’s Singapore Shows Stir Anger in Southeast Asia
The country is defending paying the pop star to play nowhere else in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s prime minister said the price was up to $3 million per show.
Thaksin Shinawatra, Former Thai Prime Minister, Freed on Parole
Thaksin Shinawatra, a divisive and compelling figure even in his years of exile, was once hailed as a champion of the common people. His recent moves have disillusioned followers.
Russia’s New Threats to Exiles: Seized Assets and Forced Returns
The Kremlin is sending a chilly message to antiwar Russians abroad: A new law will allow their property back home to be seized, and other countries are being pressured to crack down on them.
Thailand Court Rules Against Pita, Move Forward Party
Critics call the verdict against the popular Move Forward Party, which hoped to scale back a royal defamation law, another blatant attempt to block the people’s will.
Myanmar Arms Dealer Acquitted in Thai Money Laundering Case
U Tun Min Latt was placed under sanctions last year by the United States for supplying drones and aircraft parts to the military regime in Myanmar.
Pita Limjaroenrat Found Not Guilty of Violating Election Law
But the legal troubles for Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked by the military junta from becoming prime minister, are far from over.