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Why we still need SBY

Rather than a swansong, karaoke king and former president should deliver an encore.

Southeast Asian snapshots

From hazy days to rackets in Thailand, Mish Khan brings you the best from this crazy, chaotic corner of the globe.

Dissent and dictatorship in Thailand

Criminalising opposition under the country's most repressive regime.

Treading the night in Thailand

Bangkok shows the way when it comes to women's safety.

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Secrets and secession in Vietnam

Opaque politics open up ahead of 12th party leadership congress.

Past and future, the military still matters

The Tatmadaw's Nay Pyi Taw museum has done us all a favour by putting so much of their story on show.

Roots of difference

Richard Dolan reports on Karen politics and unity in the lead up to Myanmar’s historic elections.

Ethnic learning gaps in Vietnam

Minorities falling behind when it comes to education.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, right, introduces Setya Novanto, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Indonesia, during after a news conference at Trump Tower. Photo: AP/Richard Drew

Southeast Asian snapshots

From Trump to mooncakes, Mish Khan charts the week that was in this crazy, chaotic corner of the globe.

Weapons and wealth in the Gulf

Jokowi heads to the UAE for arms (and more).

Pavin Chachavalpongpun (left) and Noam Chomsky. Photo supplied.

A conversation with Chomsky

Pavin Chachavalpongpun and Chomsky on Thai politics, the monarchy and Thaksin.

Thailand’s constitution conundrum

As Thailand drafts yet another constitution, Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang offers key lessons.