Thailand

Pasoot Lasuka reviews a controversial television series about Thai teens and finds it less radical than others believe

Criticising foreign commentators is unfortunate because what we really fear is not how the world may perceive us but the truth of our own reflection.

Des Ball and Olivia Cable present an intriguing collection of materials about Thailand's preparations for the ASEAN Community in 2015

Des Ball and Jessada Burinsuchat report on the new bridge between Thailand and Laos set to open in December 2013

Olivier Evrard and Prasit Leepreecha showcase a remarkable collection of historical images from northern Thailand and beyond

Prach Panchakunathorn lists eight problems with Thailand's National Human Rights Commission report on the crackdown of 2010

Pavin Chachavalpongpun argues the battle against critics of Thailand's royals is likely to become more brutal

Thorn Pitidol suggests that the looming consideration of the 2.2 trillion baht loan bill is likely to bring about further discussion of corruption in Thailand

Any proposed amnesty for the 2010 political violence should explicitly exclude those who committed gross violations of human rights

Cod Satrusayang asks what Thailand's Hitler controversies tell us about the country's preoccupation with figures of authority.

Murray Hunter argues that the long term solution to the problems in Thailand's deep south lies in enabling integration without the loss of cultural identity.

Stig Toft Madsen writes about the social history of birding in Thailand and invites contributions to a conference panel

Proposals for papers to be presented at the 12th International Conference on Thai Studies can be submitted up to 1 September 2013.

Through a collection of photographs, Des Ball and Colum Graham explain relations between Thailand's Border Patrol Police and the country's royals

Thai academic Thorn Pitidol argues that while Yingluck's premiership is facing a difficult "mid-term" period, her opponents on the street are not doing any better

ANU PhD candidate Pasoot Lasuka reviews a recent Thai film about white-collar work in Bangkok's office towers

Des Ball and Colum Graham report on recent North Korean arrivals in northern Thailand, and help to explain the role of Thai security forces

With renewed anti-government protests in Thailand, Nick Nostitz presents a thorough photo-essay.

This month's Book Zone 2.0 delivers tasty morsels from the 41st Bangkok International Book Fair (held 29 March – 8 April 2013) fresh to NM readers.

Ryan Lane asks "must the poor learn to keep the right company before they are granted a seat at the table?"

Aim Sinpeng discusses the implications of a recent re-mobilisation of Thailand's people's sector

Pavin Chachavalpongpun looks closely at a recent event to better understand Thailand's palace dynamics at this important time

A new book traces the role of the police and the military in the modern political history of Thailand.

Jim Taylor reports on rising tensions in Thailand following Yingluck's landmark democracy speech in Mongolia.