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.
Author: SUI-LEE WEE
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.
Cambodia Leader, Hun Sen, Appoints Hun Manet as New Prime Minister
Gen. Hun Manet is expected to guide a generational shift in Cambodian politics, taking over for his father Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-ruling prime ministers.
Aung San Suu Kyi Receives Partial Pardon in Myanmar
The civilian leader, who was ousted in a coup in 2021, had six years cut from a 33-year prison sentence and five of her 19 convictions overturned, state television said.
Election Probe in Thailand Targets Pita Limjaroenrat
Activists say the case against the candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, is part of a broader effort to nullify election results and further erode democracy in Thailand.
In Thailand, Defamation Lawsuits Can Make Free Speech Costly
In Thailand, companies and people in positions of power often use libel suits to intimidate and punish activists and critics.
He Promised Change in Thailand. But Will He Be Allowed to Lead?
Pita Limjaroenrat led his party to victory in the Thai election and seems poised to become the next prime minister, unless the military blocks him.