Thailand

Christian leaders must defend Southeast Asia's river of life

They should feel it is their moral duty to make their voices heard and speak out against the despoliation of the Mekong

Thailand gets tough on Myanmar asylum seekers

Authorities intensify border controls to stop Myanmar nationals entering illegally following the coup

Thailand slides to 'not free' in world rankings

Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are also near the bottom of Freedom House's index

UN 'troubled' over charges against young Thais

Students including minors are facing serious charges after being assaulted by police at democracy protests

Freedom of speech 'under threat in Thailand'

Heavy-handed response to pro-democracy demonstrations draws widespread condemnation from rights advocates and irate citizens

Thai court rejects appeal over Lao dam

Environmental groups fail in bid to stop huge Pak Beng Dem project on Mekong River

Thai protesters call for justice for murdered Karen activist

Porlajee 'Billy' Rakchongcharoen was killed in 2014 allegedly by park officials after leading a campaign against them

Migrant workers boosted by Thai scheme

Registered workers from Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos can stay in the kingdom for two years

Thai police slammed for attacking peaceful protesters

Video clip of police beating a paramedic sparks outrage on social media

Wayward monks exploit deference of Thai Buddhists

Victims tend to be vulnerable people who are especially susceptible to being deceived, abused and defrauded

Myanmar coup reignites Thai pro-democracy protests

Thai army is copying what China has done in Hong Kong by using unjust laws to arrest and jail protesters

Thai royal defamation law attacked by UN experts

Widespread use of the lese majeste law is a 'grave' violation of human rights, they say

Vietnam arrests rights defender for anti-state campaign

India's top court dismisses bid for federal anti-conversion law

Nuns offer Filipina teenagers sense of family

US Catholic educators seek ways to tackle racism in the Church

Belfast bishop asks politicians not to incite violence

Young people help Philippine detainees secure better future