Asia Pacific | FOCUS Jul 6, 2021

ASEAN deadlocked in selection of special envoy to Myanmar

Three countries are said to be vying to see their candidate selected, mindful not only of Myanmar's interests but also their own.

Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Dec 27, 2019

Thai leader Prayut Chan-ocha consolidating power in fragmented political landscape

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha is confident that a civilian, pro-military government he formed in the middle of this year after five years of junta rule can complete its four-year term. But the former army chief and coup leader must deal with various veteran politicians in ...

Books Mar 27, 2018

The legacy of a Japanese Romeo in Thailand

Just as any country that experienced the devastating effects of war, Thailand, which was involved in both world wars, has its share of bestseller novels that are centered on wartime romances. Possibly the most famous work among such tales is Wimol Siripaiboon's "Khu Kam," a ...

Business / Tech Aug 26, 2016

Thai society learns to cope with 'Pokemon Go' fever

These days it isn't unusual to see groups of various ages gathering to play "Pokemon Go" at department stores and other public places in Thailand. The widely popular smartphone game debuted here, and in many other Asia-Pacific countries, in early August. Word spread among the ...