STOPPAGE TIME Ordinary folks roused to defend democracy
I started what was dubbed one of the most fateful days in modern Thai history by checking soccer results on the Internet. After that a friend's SMS was responded to and the TV turned on. The first thing that struck me was coverage of the anti-Thaksin march by the much-maligned iTV.
Old Asia hand Louis Kraar dies at age 71
Louis Kraar always wanted to know what was going on in Thailand, especially among the overseas Chinese who control huge business empires. To Louis, the overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia were close-knit groups who shared similar values and norms.
Asia in flux as powers find their footing
Coming to terms with history has not been easy for anyone in the Far East. But in spite of some tense moments in the region in recent years, particularly between Japan and China over historical hang-ups, members deem it necessary to stay on course and forge closer ties.
