Read Me Thailand Economy, Society
The Asia Foundation
‘Seven Deadly Days’: Road Safety in Thailand
Jiradej Jaturavith – April 12, 2018
This week, many of Thailand’s 68 million people will celebrate Buddhist New Year, also known as “Songkran.” It’s a joyous time as families and friends reunite across the country to celebrate....
Read Me Malaysia Economy
The Telegraph
Malaysia tourist board ridiculed for ‘hideous’ new logo
NYSEAN – January 30, 2018
"The technicoloured design, released on Friday at the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Chiang Mai, features clip-art style illustrations of the Petronas Towers, an orangutan and proboscis monkey wearing...
NYSEAN Voices Thailand Economy, Politics, Society
NYSEAN – April 20, 2017
In recent months, public life in Thailand has been overshadowed by the momentous October 13, 2016 passing of long-reigning King Bhumibol, and the December 1 accession of the King Vajiralongkorn to...
NYSEAN Voices The Philippines Economy, Politics, Society
NYSEAN – December 21, 2016
The Philippine president sees drug dealing and addiction as “major obstacles to the Philippines’ economic and social progress,” says John Gershman
Read Me Thailand Economy, Religion, Society
Prachatai
Statement on leaving Thailand: Andy Hall
Jiradej Jaturavith – November 10, 2016
Read Andy Hall's statement detailing his reasons for leaving Thailand after a long battle defending migrant worker's rights.
Read Me Thailand Economy
The Isaan Record
Isaan farmers and local officials slam failed rice policy
Jiradej Jaturavith – November 10, 2016
Rice farmers in the Northeast can currently choose one of two opposing agricultural policies, while one pays them to plant rice, a new scheme aims at diverting them from growing it.
Read Me Indonesia Economy, Environment
The Jakarta Post
Insight: Paris Agreement to test Jakarta’s commitment on carbon emissions
Jiradej Jaturavith – November 2, 2016
Expert Daniel Murdiyarso argues that Parliament's Ratification of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change will bring Indonesia Benefits at the same it Tests the Government's Commitment
Read Me Vietnam Economy
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative
Static and Dynamic Disparities between Monetary and Multidimensional Poverty Measurement: Evidence from Vietnam
Jiradej Jaturavith – November 2, 2016
There has been a rapid expansion in the literature on the measurement of multidimensional poverty in recent years. This paper focuses on the longitudinal aspects of multidimensional poverty and...