How Japan can mesmerise A visit to Japan is always a pleasure. Tai and I were there for two weeks at the beginning...
Thailand’s King Bhumibol has died King Bhumibol of Thailand died earlier today. The time of death was 3.52pm with an official announcement at 7pm....
Thais on alert over fears for King’s heath This evening my Thai family and their friends are gripped by rumours that the end of near for their...
Why does Thailand keep changing its constitution? From the Economist (Depressingly accurate analysis from the Economist – although missing one key ingredient that is critical to...
Hong Kong’s umbrella movement becomes mainstream The 4 September Hong Kong LegCo election results were notable in that supporters of greater independence for Hong Kong...
Voting no to the junta’s constitution Pavin Chachavalpongpun’s analysis of the 7 August 2016 constitutional referendum is sound. The military government has pulled out every...
Tattoogate May 2014 after the coup The big story uniting Germany and Thailand this week has been “Tattoogate.” This involves...
EIU expects constitutional “no” vote in Thai referendum Concerns raised over referendum aftermath Economist Intelligence Unit – 25 July 2016 Event On July 20th the Platform of Concerned...
Turkey’s failed coup Staging a coup is a bit like a goalkeeper trying to catch a cross in soccer. If you are...