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

Regular New Mandala contributor Aim Sinpeng analyses anti-election tactics in recent Thai history

Patrick Jory suggests it's almost "game over" for Thailand's royalists and their allies in the Democrat Party

It has all the ingredients of a daytime soap. But Thailand’s political drama is no work of fiction and makes for troubling viewing.

New Mandala's guest contributor Veerayooth Kanchoochat attempts to build a "3 dimensions" perspective on the current conflict in Thailand.

As polls open throughout the country, New Mandala invites you to post your thoughts on Thailand's dramatic 2014 election.

New Mandala's guest contributor Chan Nilgianskul rebuffs the content of a popularly shared letter in Thailand written by Vanina Sucharitkul.

The political crisis playing out on the streets of Bangkok revolves around one central question – is the Thai electorate the best judge of Thailand’s political future?

The "Kajang Move" undermines the essence of democracy and Malaysia's transition to a genuine two-party system, argues Azmil Tayeb.

Malaysia is placed in the bottom quarter of the gender gap index. Has this anything to do with how UMNO views the role of its women members.

Nick Nostitz reports from the frontline of a simmering conflict between Thailand's street warriors

Clive Kessler argues that the Malaysian federal constitution is being hijacked by a cabal of non-democratic forces.

Kong Le went from soldiering to politics, only to discover that he was no politician; being a patriot was not enough to save his country from itself.

Marc Saxer examines an important aspect of Thailand's rolling political strife

Yangon-based writer Matt Schissler meditates on the complexities of inter-religious conflict resolution in Myanmar

Mark Inkey interviews Sunai Julapongsatorn, a leader of the pro-government mobilisation underway across parts of Thailand

With bare-knuckle politics once again becoming part of mainstream politics, the next 2 years promise to be exciting