The politics of banning FPI

Survey data points to a certain fragility in FPI’s support, but the longer-term consequences of banning of FPI may be a greater cause for concern. 

In the wake of increased government oversight, questions nonetheless remain over the MUI’s accountability.

Perceived religious prohibition, vaccine coercion, anti-Chinese sentiment and reliance on alternative health and hygiene practices are contributing to low vaccination acceptance.

Patronage politics, like those predominant in South Kalimantan, are a crucial factor exacerbating climate disasters, and governments rely heavily on inadequate technological solutions to mitigate floods.

Legislative change and consumer consciousness are key to protecting gig-workers from digital exploitation.

Morlam song practices still resound, even if criminalised, depoliticised and silenced.

Duncan McCargo and Anyarat Chattharakul have analysed the stunning rise and fall of this party in their co-authored book.

Large COVID outbreaks in prisons are only a part of a bigger problem in terms of the state overlooking the welfare of prisoners.

Anti-union discrimination supported by the state, fragmentation of Thai enterprises, and a paternalistic regime all contribute to low levels of unionisation.

Resistance in Ubon Ratchathani has historically endured repression and recently pandemic

As their travel documents expire Myanmar migrants risk becoming undocumented and excluded from legal protections by shortcomings in both Myanmar and Thai migration policies.

Large COVID outbreaks in prisons are only a part of a bigger problem in terms of the state overlooking the welfare of prisoners.

Perceived religious prohibition, vaccine coercion, anti-Chinese sentiment and reliance on alternative health and hygiene practices are contributing to low vaccination acceptance.

The voices of and inputs from communities and civil society in national strategic development planning have not been heard.

An important and unanswered question is the extent to which traditions of subsistence farming may still keep families afloat.

Why, after such a long hiatus, is underwater cultural heritage is once again being considered as an economic, not an archaeological or historical, resource?

For Indonesia and Australia, the salvage of Perth has put maritime heritage cooperation into the spotlight, prompting greater bilateral engagement.

For better or worse, players and game designers are part of the project of making Southeast Asian history.

A critical reflection on the emergence, dominance and legacy of Java’s historic ‘empire’.

What does world heritage inscription means in a country where human rights abuses are ongoing.