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Thais weigh peace, democracy

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Katherine

The situation in Thailand escalated from martial law to full-blown military coup around 5 p.m. on May 22. Despite new restrictions imposed by the army (especially those limiting media outlets), most Thais are sticking to their usual daily routines, and … Continue reading →

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Under martial law, Thais take little notice, but lots of selfies

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Katherine

This is not how I pictured martial law. At 3 a.m. Tuesday, two days into our vacation in Thailand, the Thai military declared martial law across the country. According to Wednesday’s Bangkok Post, a top Army’s general said martial law … Continue reading →

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A taste of real democracy in Indonesia’s presidential elections

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Katherine

For the first time, democracy in Indonesia might not be something of a sham. We are living in Indonesia in a fascinating time, as 2014 is an election year (both parliamentary and Presidential). That might sound reasonably interesting anywhere, but … Continue reading →

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