Southeast Asia & Oceania
Flooding Devastates Bangkok’s Drainage Systems
Following a period of torrential downpour, streets and homes were flooded, displacing 700,000 people.
“Save Phuket”: Israel's Foreign Tourism Presence in Thailand
Rising tensions between Thai locals and Israeli tourists are challenging cultural boundaries and straining the enduring relationship between Thailand and Israel.
Op-Ed: Who is Responsible for the Tatmadaw’s Rise?
Myanmar’s Tatmadaw has incited tragedy for decades, disrupting the state and those neighboring it. Despite the lives lost, nations have shown little support for Myanmar’s citizens, at times aiding the military junta.
Thailand Is the First in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2024, Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was approved by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, making the nation the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.