In Memory of Pratya “Joe” Sawetvimon

words and images by Christopher Johnson —- —-Legendary Thai journalist Pratya Sawetvimon, known lovingly as “Dr. Joe”, passed away in … Continue reading In Memory of Pratya “Joe” Sawetvimon

Thailand, 10 years after the tsunami

The December 26, 2004 tsunami was one of the worst disasters in history, killing an estimated 220,000 across the Indian … Continue reading Thailand, 10 years after the tsunami

Touring northern Thailand, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra faces a rebellion from upcountry business leaders and farmers, and a potential decline … Continue reading Business leaders say Thai PM Yingluck losing grip on northeastern stronghold

—- by Christopher Johnson —- “Ek”, a ticket seller at a Surat Thani bus station, was ebullient after his fellow … Continue reading Alienated Southern Thais vow to keep pressure on Thaksin and government

Rising prices, injustices, corruption at root of dissent in Thailand — by Christopher Johnson in Surat Thani, Thailand — While … Continue reading A Food-Seller’s View of Thai Politics

by Christopher Johnson I’ve been covering Thai elections and protests since 1988, and have lived or worked in all regions … Continue reading Facts, notes and myths about Thai politics

The Red Shirt protest movement in 2010 didn’t end well. After the Thai military ran over their protest site at … Continue reading Same Same But Different: Comparing Thailand protests of 2010 and 2014

photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media — protesters in 2014 …. … and in 2010 … Continue reading Beautiful Thais at protests demanding reforms, justice in 2014 and 2010