A Food-Seller’s View of Thai Politics
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
Facts, notes and myths about 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
Same Same But Different: Comparing Thailand protests of 2010 and 2014
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
Beautiful Thais at protests demanding reforms, justice in 2014 and 2010
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Thai rockers Fly, Audy, Rockestra join Bangkok protests against corruption
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A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines
Bolstered by donations, German and European resort and dive operators are helping resilient islanders to reconstruct the idyllic north Cebu … Continue reading A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines
Jumping for Joy — basketball lifts the soul of Philippines disaster victims
Not long after Typhoon Haiyan’s 300 kilometer-per-hour winds and storm surges destroyed the world around them, survivors in the Philippines … Continue reading Jumping for Joy — basketball lifts the soul of Philippines disaster victims
Christopher Johnson photos — best of 2013
Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster
—- LIke kids in other countries, children in disaster zones are brave, resourceful and curious. They play with anything they … Continue reading Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster
The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery
— photos by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — It’s not easy to rebuild a city from almost zero. What … Continue reading The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery
The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban
— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved —- During one of the worst storms in history, Edwin Cornejo, 33 and … Continue reading The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban
Policewoman among unsung heroes helping disaster victims in Tacloban
— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — People like Febsterr Sawan don’t get much international media attention, but they … Continue reading Policewoman among unsung heroes helping disaster victims in Tacloban
After Biblical flood, Philippines disaster victims live on spiritual level
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Where the ships came in — life in the Anibong slum of Tacloban
—- People in the Anibong slum of Tacloban live inside, under and among the ships that ruined their houses and … Continue reading Where the ships came in — life in the Anibong slum of Tacloban
Journey through the mass graves of Tacloban, Palo, Tanauan and Tolosa
— by Christopher Johnson in Tacloban, Philippines — Nobody wants to end up in a mass grave. Most people don’t … Continue reading Journey through the mass graves of Tacloban, Palo, Tanauan and Tolosa
Militaries save lives in one of greatest humanitarian missions in history
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Aerial shots from US Osprey show catastrophic damage in Guiuan, Samar
—photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globlalite Media. For purchase or use, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com — Scrap metal and tarps partially cover … Continue reading Aerial shots from US Osprey show catastrophic damage in Guiuan, Samar
In Guiuan, Samar, nowhere to live but in the rubble, debris of an obliterated city
Guiuan mayor vows to feed people, solve fuel crisis in obliterated city
notes from Christopher Johnson interview with Guiuan mayor Christopher Sheen Gonzales: It’s a big challenge. I did manage to have … Continue reading Guiuan mayor vows to feed people, solve fuel crisis in obliterated city
Fuel price gouging hampers relief efforts in eastern Samar, Philippines
High price of fuel hampers relief effort — By Christopher Johnson — For more than a week now, Leo Garado, … Continue reading Fuel price gouging hampers relief efforts in eastern Samar, Philippines
Denuded forests, washed out homes on the road to Sulangan, Samar
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A mother’s tale: 8 days of hell after a “tsunami” in Tanauan, Philippines
— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — Stella Campo, 21, learned about tsunamis when she saw images of the … Continue reading A mother’s tale: 8 days of hell after a “tsunami” in Tanauan, Philippines
Escape from Tacloban and Guiuan after super-typhoon in the Philippines
Hungry people line-up for food in north Cebu disaster zone
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British MP David Anderson accuses Japan of mistreating expelled British businessman Simon Robertson
— a special investigative report by Christopher Johnson — Three years ago, British MP David Anderson made a stunning speech … Continue reading British MP David Anderson accuses Japan of mistreating expelled British businessman Simon Robertson
PHOTOS: Robert De Niro at Tokyo Film Festival for “Malavita” (The Family)
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Frank Pavich documentary resurrects Jodorowsky’s vision for sci-fi classic DUNE
—by Christopher Johnson — He certainly didn’t set the bar too low. In the mid-70s, Chilean-born art house film director … Continue reading Frank Pavich documentary resurrects Jodorowsky’s vision for sci-fi classic DUNE
Tanroh Ishida in The Railway Man deals with “Ghosts of War”
–Words and photos by Christopher Johnson — After watching his courageous performance in The Railway Man, I wanted to ask … Continue reading Tanroh Ishida in The Railway Man deals with “Ghosts of War”
Tokyo Film Festival: Bending the Rules in Iran — Breaking them in America
Two films on Friday showed why Iran should invade the United States, dismantle it’s nuclear program, round up all teenagers … Continue reading Tokyo Film Festival: Bending the Rules in Iran — Breaking them in America
You talkin’ to me? De Niro coming to Tokyo International Film Festival 2013
text, photos copyright Christopher Johnson — Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, and a couple of Coppolas are set to bring … Continue reading You talkin’ to me? De Niro coming to Tokyo International Film Festival 2013
photo gallery: Feliciano Lopez and Marcos Baghdatis at Rakuten Japan Open
photo gallery: Alexandr Dolgopolov at Rakuten Japan Open
photo gallery: Nicolas Almagro at Rakuten Japan Open
Canada’s Milos Raonic beats Ivan Dodig for 8th straight win in Asia
words and photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media — TOKYO — Canadian tennis ace Milos Raonic overpowered Ivan Dodig 7-6 … Continue reading Canada’s Milos Raonic beats Ivan Dodig for 8th straight win in Asia
Toray Pan Pacific Tennis: Photo Gallery
Olympic bounce? Japan’s smiling Ayumi Morita upsets Laura Robson in Tokyo
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Can Japan’s Kimiko Date-Krumm play in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at age 50?
When asked if she’ll play at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japanese tennis icon Kimiko Date-Krumm sounded like … Continue reading Can Japan’s Kimiko Date-Krumm play in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at age 50?
Lithuania storms into Eurobasket 2013 final in Slovenia
—-photos by Ray Vysniauskas. See more of his work at (http://www.litnews.lt) — Continue reading Lithuania storms into Eurobasket 2013 final in Slovenia
Le Blur of les Bleus: Tony Parker leads France at Eurobasket 2013 in Slovenia
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The fun, funk of Eurobasket 2013 in Slovenia: Mansoor Ahmed photo gallery
Growing in popularity, Davis Cup shows joy of tennis as a team sport
For years, Davis Cup was an after-thought on the tennis tour. Many tennis fans knew nothing about it until John … Continue reading Growing in popularity, Davis Cup shows joy of tennis as a team sport
Ian Thomas Ash documentary examines health impact of Fukushima meltdown
by Christopher Johnson — (UPDATE: Ash won the “Best of Festival” award at the Guam International Film Festival for A2-B-C about … Continue reading Ian Thomas Ash documentary examines health impact of Fukushima meltdown
Why Seoul’s CityBreak could become a world-class urban rock festival
by Christopher Johnson in Seoul, South Korea —– CityBreak festival, organized by Hyundai Card, has a really good thing going … Continue reading Why Seoul’s CityBreak could become a world-class urban rock festival
Mansoor Ahmed photo gallery of women’s Euro-basket 2013 in France
Best photos of FIBA under-19 world championships in Prague
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Micic leads Serbia in exciting first half against USA in FIBA U19 final
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Blocks, dunks, steals: Justice Winslow does it all for Team USA at FIBA U19
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USA soars over Lithuania to reach finals at FIBA U19 in Prague
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Serbia edges Australia in tight semi at FIBA U19 in Prague
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