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Malaysia and Singapore's ‘special relations’ are important but can never be taken for granted advises Bilveer Singh.

Suthep’s invocation of “khon dii” to correct the excesses of the current system of Thai government has a long history in the Kingdom of Siam and in other Tai cultures.

Malaysia's “new royalist” theorists reinvents "derhaka" in an attempt to rewrite the Malaysian constitution.

Murray Hunter explores the development benefits of mud houses.

Daniel Mattes examines the challenges facing Thai society, and seeks answers in the lives of the rural and working classes

What better way to celebrate Valentine's day than feasting on Suthep's classic tale of love and villainy.

Elvin Ong asks if Singapore's politicians will grow up in the next 50 years?

Malaysian Mak Nyahs (male-to-female transexuals) continue to fight for the right to be themselves.

Trevor Wilson, former Australian Ambassador to Myanmar, examines the important relationship with China at this time of flux and uncertainty

Call for papers for a special issue on democracy and human rights in Southeast Asia.

Photo-journalist Nick Nostitz once again finds himself in the firing line in Bangkok. This is his story.

Leading analyst Chris Baker looks closely at the results of Thailand's February 2014 election