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Myanmar: Arrests of journalists and media workers soar
Since the February 1 military coup, more than 70 journalists have been arrested and many independent media outlets have had their licences revoked.
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Thai prisons face worsening COVID outbreaks
As Thailand struggles to contain its third and strongest wave of COVID-19 - its crowded prisons have become inundated with cases, with about half of all new infections inside the prison system.
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Thailand affected by India COVID crisis
India and Thailand share centuries-old cultural and religious ties and many communities in Thailand say their lives are being affected by India's dire situation.
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Fighting erupts in eastern Myanmar near Thai border
The clashes are the fiercest fighting between the Tatmadaw and an ethnic armed group since the February 1 coup.
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ASEAN urged to consider Myanmar’s expulsion over coup abuses
Analysts and former diplomats say Saturday’s summit in Jakarta could be the most consequential in the regional bloc’s 54-year history.
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Myanmar protesters rally as Thailand slams military crackdown
Thailand’s strongest comments yet came as a UN envoy warned of an ‘imminent bloodbath’ in Myanmar.
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Thousands flee for Thailand as Myanmar military bombs border area
Western leaders condemn military’s brutal crackdown as 13 more people reported killed on Sunday.
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Thai protest leaders remain defiant behind bars
Defiant Thai protest leaders appear at their court both face charges of sedition and royal defamation.
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Myanmar's protesters start to flee country
One of Myanmar’s ethnic armies that controls territory along the Thai border says it is already sheltering hundreds who have fled the violence.
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Denmark, Norway suspend AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot fears
Use of vaccine paused for 14 days in Denmark while investigators probe reports of possible ‘serious side-effects’.
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Protests in Myanmar amid flurry of Southeast Asian diplomacy
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi trying to build regional coalition on coup, as military’s top diplomat heads to Thailand.
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Asian countries set for COVID-19 vaccination drives
Malaysia is the latest country in Southeast Asia to start its COVID-19 vaccination drive after as others prepare for it.
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Myanmar coup: Diaspora community concerned for relatives
Chiang Mai has a unique history and culture, and that is possibly why so many ethnic groups settle there.
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Mounting legal pressure on dissidents in Thailand
The law was sidelined for about three years, but it has been brought back since protesters started taking to the streets.
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Thailand boosts COVID-19 restrictions
The country has been viewed as a success story in containing the virus, but now it is contending with a second and stronger wave.
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Thailand races to contain COVID-19 outbreak
More than 1,000 cases have been identified in what is country's largest single outbreak, which originated in seafood market in province of Samut Sakhorn.
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Thailand air pollution: Bangkok pilots scheme for green transport
Faced with chronic air pollution, Bangkok switches to electric boats for a cleaner, quieter ride.
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Thailand sea gypsies: Chao Lay people worry about return of tourists
There are thousands of Chao Lay who face eviction If property developers get their way.
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Thailand vaccine roll-out: Critics say royal influence compromising process
While recognising the government’s success in containing COVID-19, some are concerned about the vaccine roll-out.
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Thailand protests: Demands for political change continue
The protest leaders say they will not participate in the reconciliation committee.
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Thais vote in first local elections since 2014 coup
Sunday’s polls come amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and ongoing youth protests against Prayuth Chan-ocha’s government.
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‘We don’t matter’: Rohingya deprived of vote in Myanmar elections
Thousands of Muslim-majority Rohingya, who have taken shelter in Bangladesh, lament their exclusion from the polls.
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Thailand, Hong Kong activists form alliance
Thousands have rallied for six straight days in Bangkok and the movement is finding support in Hong Kong.
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Thailand withdraws Bangkok emergency decree after protests swell
The move to ban gatherings and curb information only served to fuel the anti-government protests.