Thu, May 21, 2015
On May 22 last year, Thailand's military seized control of the country after months of protests against the democratically elected government of Yingluck Shinawatra. Since then, coup leader and now Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has ruled the nation with an iron fist. For the Thai people, criticising the regime is out of the question: any political gathering of more than five people could lead to imprisonment. Yet a few dissenting voices are making themselves heard. Artists, intellectuals, students and former members of the government are struggling to organise an opposition movement. Our reporters went to meet those who are fighting for change in Thailand.
Thu, Jun 11, 2015
In Burma, the stateless Rohingya minority, estimated at 1.3 million people, is systematically discriminated against by both the authorities and extremist Buddhist monks. Stripped of their Burmese nationality, the Rohingya have no access to schools, hospitals or the labour market. Many members of this Muslim minority are even herded into camps and rely on humanitarian aid to survive. Thousands of them regularly try to emigrate to Thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia, in the hope of a better life. But their journeys on makeshift boats often end in tragedy.
Thu, Sep 15, 2016
Southeast Asia is awash with football fever. New leagues and new teams are springing up everywhere - even in countries where the sport was until recently a minority pastime. To beef up their teams, clubs often look to Africa as a source of talent. African players are appreciated and some manage to achieve stardom. But for others, the adventure turns into a nightmare. Our correspondent reports from Thailand and Burma.