#Southeast Asia

Deutsche Welle

February 12, 2026

Southeast Asia's Shifting Stance: Decline of Capital Punishment

Southeast Asian nations are reducing capital punishment use, with Singapore as a notable exception, maintaining the practice.

#Southeast Asia #death penalty #geopolitics

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BBC

February 09, 2026

Thailand's Progressive Path: Post-Election Challenges Ahead

Thailand faces a pivotal election after years of unrest, with progressives eyeing change amidst enduring political hurdles.

#Thailand #elections #politics

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BBC

February 09, 2026

Thailand's Progressive Movement Faces Post-Election Challenges

After three years of turbulence, Thailand votes again, testing the resilience of progressive forces in a politically fragmented landscape.

#Thailand #elections #progressive politics

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France 24

December 13, 2025

Thailand's High-Stakes Election: Nationalism and Regional Tensions

Thailand heads toward early elections amid rising nationalism and Cambodia border disputes. Political expert calls it calculated strategy, not gamble.

#Thailand #Southeast Asia #nationalism

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Al Jazeera

December 12, 2025

Thailand PM Dissolves Parliament Amid Crisis, Triggers Early Election

Thailand's Prime Minister dissolves parliament following legislative deadlock and border conflicts, bowing to mounting public pressure for early elections.

#Thailand #Southeast Asia #elections

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The New York Times

December 02, 2025

Indonesia Faces Humanitarian Crisis as Deadly Floods Kill Hundreds

Catastrophic flooding linked to tropical cyclones devastates Indonesia, killing hundreds and displacing millions across Southeast Asia this month.

#Indonesia #Southeast Asia #natural disasters

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France 24

December 01, 2025

Deadly Floods Kill 1,000+ Across Asia as Military Mobilizes

Over 1,000 people have died from severe flooding across four Asian nations, prompting military deployment in Sri Lanka and Indonesia for rescue operations.

#Southeast Asia #natural disasters #climate security

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The New York Times

December 01, 2025

Over 1,200 Dead as Southeast Asia Faces Devastating Flood Crisis

Catastrophic flooding across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam has claimed over 1,200 lives, displacing millions and highlighting regional climate vulnerabilities.

#Southeast Asia #climate change #natural disasters

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France 24

November 30, 2025

Southeast Asia Death Toll Tops 600 as Monsoon Crisis Deepens

Devastating monsoon floods and landslides across Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia have killed over 600 people, creating a humanitarian crisis that tests regional disaster response capabilities.

#Southeast Asia #climate change #natural disasters

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The Guardian

November 26, 2025

Thai Woman Miraculously Survives Near-Cremation in Temple Incident

A 65-year-old Thai woman shocked Buddhist temple staff when she moved inside her coffin moments before cremation, raising questions about medical protocols.

#Thailand #Southeast Asia #healthcare

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Al Jazeera

November 25, 2025

Trump Ends Myanmar Immigration Protection Despite Ongoing Civil War

The Trump administration terminates temporary protected status for Myanmar citizens as the country remains engulfed in civil war and widespread displacement.

#Myanmar #immigration #Trump administration

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