Thailand’s Deep South and International Terrorism
A resurgence of efforts to fit Thailand's southern insurgency into this oversimplified, fear-mongering narrative called the Global War on Terror.
Tak Bai Commentary
Families of the Tak Bai incident victims are now gearing up for what might just be the legal equivalent of trying to get a refund for a concert that was all hype and no performance.
Tak Bai
In an unexpected twist of logic, a Thai court has seemingly exonerated live ammunition of any wrongdoing, pinning the blame squarely on the shoulders of a demonstration for the tragic outcome at Tak Bai. Apparently, the bullets were just innocent tourists in the crowd, taking in the sights and sounds of a public gathering gone awry.
Yala on Fire
The Nation and Bangkok Post have graced us with their insights into Yala's never-ending fireworks show, a performance so routine that General Anupong might as well sell tickets and popcorn.