Foreign Correspondence

Thailand’s Forgotten War

FAR EAST CORRESPONDENT — Security on the main streets of Hat Yai, Thailand, is heavy. Here, soldiers patrol in pairs, checking for the suspicious, chatting with local shopkeepers and hoping for a quiet day. It’s […]

Foreign Correspondence

Malaysia’s Maid Controversy

FAR EAST CORRESPONDENT — In most countries, access to hired help for around the house would hardly count as a national priority. In Malaysia, however, it’s an issue that Prime Minister Najib Razak needs resolved […]

Foreign Correspondence

Thailand’s Two Faces

FAR EAST CORRESPONDENT — Thailand hit the headlines twice this week. Bangkok won warm praise as host for Burma’s pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and her first visit outside of her country in 24 […]