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The tough road to democratisation
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/10/2022
» Taiwan has been hailed as a textbook example of a successful transition to democracy. At the end of the civil war in 1949, Chiang Kai-shek, leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), lost to Mao Zedong's communist forces and fled to the island. After almost four decades of martial law until 1987, Taiwan eventually held its first presidential election in 1996.
Can't touch this
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 23/10/2020
» Thailand is known as "The Land Of Smiles" because everyone here is happy and joyful all the time... right? As true as that is, there are certain things you can do here that can turn that smile upside down.
Exploring Myanmar's past
Life, Published on 23/11/2015
» Myanmar is making headlines around the globe like never before in light of its recent election. However, despite the recent press coverage, history buffs and curious readers often emerge empty-handed when seeking lengthier literature on the nation and it's turbulent past.
Thoughts of home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/11/2015
» According to official figures, there are a million Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. In the wake of recent democratic elections in the country, Life spoke to four of them to see whether they hold any hopes of returning home
A 'Golden Opportunity'
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/01/2014
» At first sight, those who don't know Monovithya Kem may mistake the young female politician for a model, especially in the lobby of a five-star Bangkok hotel, where she awaited a media interview late last week.
Let slip the dogs of more
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 01/12/2013
» I remember the time I was spending the weekend in an upcountry province when Virut got his money.
The unofficial court jester of Modernising Siam
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 07/01/2013
» He claimed that his only aim was "to benefit the royalty, my country, and the Buddhist religion." But many others, especially those in power, thought he was a nut and a "Man of Great Nuisance to Society".