What to Know About Indonesia’s Election
The numbers are staggering.
SuiLee Wee in asian news
Popular Thai Opposition Politician Wins Election Law Case
Pita Limjaroenrat, the popular politician who was blocked from becoming Thailand’s prime minister, cleared a legal hurdle on Wednesday after the country’s Constitutional Court found that he was not guilty of violating election law, allowing him to be reinstated as a lawmaker.
Why This Presidential Front-Runner Is Stirring Fears of the ‘Death of Democracy’
He hoped to succeed Indonesia’s longtime dictator. He ordered the kidnappings of pro-democracy activists. He was accused of atrocities during the ruthless military occupation of East Timor. He has said elections run counter to his country’s culture.
Thailand Imposes Longest-Ever Sentence for Criticizing Royalty
Over two months in 2021, an online clothing vendor shared 27 posts on Facebook that included clips from John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight,” a Fox animated series, and a BBC documentary. The content was deemed offensive to the monarchy, and this week his sentence was extended, to 50 years in prison.
In a Rare Move, Singapore Charges a Government Minister With Corruption
It was an unprecedented set of events in Singapore: a government minister charged with corruption and then hauled to court.
Fireworks Factory Explosion in Thailand Kills at Least 20
A fireworks factory exploded in central Thailand on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and injuring many others, according to the Thai police.