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Upakhut in Malaysia

Arahant Upaggutta, who is believed to be still abiding in the ocean, has helped many people to overcome their troubles and problems.

Interview with Surachai Danwattananusorn

Surachai knows the government cannot do anything for him and his stay in prison will likely be until the end of his life.

Can Thailand escape its middle-income trap?

Developing physical infrastructure is relatively easily. Improving Thailand's lacklustre performance on education will be a much more daunting task.

The Kachin and war

Nicholas Farrelly still has some hope that the decision-makers realise the futility of these battles and can find a compromise that will work.

Regional networks and the Shan rebellion

Letters seized by the French in northern Laos in 1902 cast light on the regional networks of the Shan rebellion.

BookZone 2.0: Honouring Dr Pattana Kittiarsa

We pay respect to the late Dr Pattana Kittiarsa (р╕нр╕▓р╕Ир╕▓р╕гр╕вр╣М р╕Юр╕▒р╕Тр╕Щр╕▓ р╕Бр╕┤р╕Хр╕┤р╕нр╕▓р╕йр╕▓) (1968-2013), a great ethnographer of contemporary Thai society.

KL112 and a new Malaysian identity?

In facilitating KL112, Pakatan Rakyat have created new myths that would solidify its presence in the memories or 'imagery' of Malaysians positively.

The big, bad Indonesian bogeyman

What then explains this xenophobia? One short explanation is the fear of losing hegemony, be it politically or religiously.

Distressing developments in Laos

Unbothered by negative press coverage abroad, the response by Lao authorities has been to shut down dissent through harassment.

Tradition dictates…

...that we celebrate the festive season in New Mandala's habitual style. In recognition of some of the year's major players, we have opted to introduce some new figures into our winter wonderland.

Development looms on the Mekong

Proposed dam sets the stage for an uncertain future in Kok Wao village according to a Thailand-based research team.

Symptoms of a dirty business

Murray Hunter argues that the recent Singapore labour strike has brought matters of foreign worker mistreatment and unhappiness out into the public arena.