From hazy days to rackets in Thailand, Mish Khan brings you the best from this crazy, chaotic corner of the globe.

Criminalising opposition under the country's most repressive regime.

Bangkok shows the way when it comes to women's safety.

Opaque politics open up ahead of 12th party leadership congress.

The Tatmadaw's Nay Pyi Taw museum has done us all a favour by putting so much of their story on show.

Richard Dolan reports on Karen politics and unity in the lead up to Myanmar’s historic elections.

Minorities falling behind when it comes to education.

From Trump to mooncakes, Mish Khan charts the week that was in this crazy, chaotic corner of the globe.

Jokowi heads to the UAE for arms (and more).

Pavin Chachavalpongpun and Chomsky on Thai politics, the monarchy and Thaksin.

As Thailand drafts yet another constitution, Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang offers key lessons.

New light fails to brighten Indonesia’s darkest days.

Robert Cribb, Ariel Heryanto and Ross Tapsell discuss Indonesia's 1965-66 failed coup and atrocities.

Australian policy toward Myanmar was bogged down for many years, writes Nicholas Farrelly

How intermediaries are morphing ideas of law and justice.

Fear still reigns 50 years after failed coup and mass killings.

Is Singapore ready for a non-Chinese leader?

How scenario development can help chart the country's uncertain future.

Australia’s 1999 mission to East Timor and lessons for today.

Refugee crises must be met by the power and spirit of regionalism.

A look at the 1970s' Indochinese crisis reveals a dark trend.

Forget the war on drugs; its regional solutions that count, writes Charlie Artingstoll.

Myanmar voters have low expectations based on a lifetime of disappointment with politics

How the King can leave a lasting legacy for Thailand's people.