Thailand

In Southeast Asia, the coronavirus pandemic has provided a handy excuse for a clampdown on free speech.

Drought coupled with the coronavirus pandemic spells danger for food security.

A pop culture battle turned into a nationalist frenzy and a propaganda problem.

Governments around the world are banning fake news about the crisis—and cracking down on their critics while they’re at it.

Billions of dollars are at stake as Bangkok walks the line between closing borders and angering Beijing.

Trains and flights out of the central Chinese city have been canceled as the toll from a new coronavirus grows.

Popular newspapers are running copy straight from Beijing’s state media.

The recent election replayed a similar vote from 1992. And if the historical precedent is any guide, Thai politics are about to get even messier.

With elections coming, the junta still fears the specter of Thaksin Shinawatra.

By allowing a refugee soccer player to remain stranded in Thailand, soccer’s governing body is scoring another own goal.

Two U.S. special operations airmen recall the ordeal.

Gina Haspel dodges questions but appears headed toward narrow confirmation.

As Thailand mourns its revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the public braces for an uncertain future.

Zuckerberg needs to stop courting Beijing and start paying attention to the countries where Facebook matters.

The United States ignores massive abuses at its own peril.