Southern Thailand is now in clean up and recovery mode. ⬇️ 🗣️

The aftermath after the floods have dried in Hat Yai are just as destructive.

The floods in southern Thailand have been the worst for decades. Here in Hat Yai here are some snapshots from last week

The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict 🇹🇭 🇰🇭 I speak with Al Jazeera correspondent Tony Cheng about reporting this on the ground. @fcctpodcast.bsky.social 🎙️ Watch this on YouTube now: 📺 📱 youtu.be/3yibVc9l-YI?...

Following over a week of clashes, Thailand and Cambodia seem to be on the diplomatic path to peace. My roundup yesterday following a 13 point peace framework agreed in Malaysia 🇲🇾 📺📱

In the midst of the conflict, I managed to do a quick story on the first-Middlesbrough FC themed bar in Thailand, and fittingly in Buriram, in the northeast! www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

Thai-Cambodia border

The Thailand Cambodia conflict was quick, intense and exhausting. I’ve spent nearly a month at this border this year, including 10 days covering the fighting. Lots of lives, news packages, and online reports to cover it.

"The bombs laying to waste to #Myanmar communities are manufactured w/ China's help in DI 21," said Marzuki Darusman of SAC-M. "Is this the legacy #China wants in Myanmar?” @tommywalker.bsky.social report on 'Factory of Death'. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #CutTheWeapons www.dw.com/en/chinese-f...

When a 7.7 earthquake struck #Myanmar in March, thousands of civilians were killed. 2 months on, @tommywalker.bsky.social looks at how the military junta's denial of journalists into the country only adds to the dire environment for #pressfreedom: www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/05/myan...

“Do not underestimate Xi Jinping.” Part 2 of the podcast with Michael Sheridan, discussing his new book, China, Xi, Trump, Taiwan and Hong Kong, is now online. youtu.be/mL57Gz_ePmw?...

My latest report on Thailand’s Koh Kood island after Cambodian PM Hun Manet waded in on this ongoing debate. @thediplomat.com thediplomat.com/2025/04/the-...

Countless live spots for BBC, LBC, DW and others in recent days covering the earthquake disaster here in Bangkok and Myanmar. Yesterday morning, lunchtime and evening spots with DW news 📺

This interview is really well worth a listen, Thinzar Shunlei Yi talks about the situation & makes some really great observations, Especially highlighting all the other (non-armed) aspects of the resistance that the Peoples of Myanmar are still doing. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

I had some brief comments in this new @tommywalker.bsky.social piece for #DW on #Myanmar's scam centers and whether we've really seen the last of them. I'm not so optimistic. Pleased to be included in this discussion, along with Tita Sanglee and Amy Miller. www.dw.com/en/can-myanm...

Our latest podcast @fcctpodcast is with @reaproy.bsky.social We speak about a host of issues, with Phil explaining the ins and outs of human rights, transnational repression, Myanmar, sports washing and more! Full video on YouTube below ⬇️ youtu.be/nYJczEAc0mo?...

I recent sat down with Thinzar Shunlei Yi on the @fcctpodcast.bsky.social, discussing her activism, Myanmar’s coup, the resistance, proposed elections and the future of the country. Watch this full episode now on YouTube. Links in comments.

Full video on YouTube below ⬇️ youtu.be/kVtS0DPl2w8?... This podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. All links in bio 🎧 #Myanmar #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar #MyanmarCoup #Burma

“We’re halfway to VICTORY” Watch the latest episode as @tommywalker speaks with Thinzar Shunlei Yi, a prominent pro-democracy activist from Myanmar. They discuss Shunlei’s advocacy, the 2021 military coup, the ongoing civil war, the elections in 2025 and the hopes for the future of Myanmar.

New episodes coming on @fcctpodcast.bsky.social coming soon! 🎙️

Why is China clamping down on scammers in Southeast Asia?Pleased to be quoted in this report by @tommywalker.bsky.social. www.dw.com/en/why-is-ch...

The first flight from Damascus International Airport was a joyful milestone, as the journey took off successfully, reflecting hope and progress for the future of a new Syria 💚

Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2025 is now online! @tommywalker.bsky.social spoke with @mdpyy.bsky.social, a rights activist @fortifyrights.bsky.social. They discuss Thailand’s marriage equality law, set to come into effect soon! Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple. Links in bio ⬆️

EPISODE #2 - DTV 🎙️🎧 @tommywalkerco speaks with Mr. Naruchai Ninnad, deputy director-general of the Department of Consular Affairs at MFA Thailand This podcast will discuss the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)! YouTube: m.youtube.com/@fcctevents/... Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dat...

Thailand is trying to reduce low quality imports from China My colour story from Bangkok 📸 www.voanews.com/a/thailand-j...

Thailand is reducing low qualiry imports from China My colour story with images from Bangkok www.voanews.com/a/thailand-j...

Dateline Bangkok is now available on Spotify! 🎧 More podcast episodes coming soon…. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dat...

Our latest @voanews on press freedom in SE Asia. Myanmar media in exile concerned about draft bill in Thailand…. “We have nowhere to go” www.voanews.com/a/7899939.html

My report about the six Cambodian activists sent back to Cambodia from Thailand in November. Experts look at the Thailand Cambodia gov tight relations, strict laws, and transnational repression. www.voanews.com/a/sent-back-...

Our podcast has launched! First episode: How good is Thai food? There is no one better to speak to than Chawadee Nualkhair! Food writer including tor the Lonely Planet and Michelin Star guide, author, and guest star on Street Food Asia on Netflix! 📺

My latest for VOA as the four detained Thais are still not back on home soil and remain in custody after Myanmar Navy opens fire. Long history between the two countries over fishing rights Phil Robertson and Dominic Thomson comment: www.voanews.com/a/altercatio...

We’re working on something…🎙️

The International Criminal Court wants to issue an arrest warrant for Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing -- as it already has for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Russia's Vladimir Putin -- but the chances of actually catching the general are virtually nil. asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/My...

My latest for DW Asia - Philippines new maritime laws add to South China Sea tension including Malaysia’s stance 🇲🇾 www.dw.com/en/philippin...

My latest for VOA. Five journalists killed in the Philippines since Marcos took presidency in 2022, but there is optimism for better media freedom moving forward www.voanews.com/a/in-the-phi...

Myanmar: How far will China go to keep junta afloat? My latest with DW Asia about how China is stepping up its involvement in Myanmar Comments Jason Tower, Khin Ohmar @zachabuza.bsky.social www.dw.com/en/myanmar-h...

Today I spoke with @LBC about the deaths of 6 people in Laos down to suspected methanol poisoning. Here’s a clip below 👇🏼🎥

Tragic. 6 people dead from Laos poisoning www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...

My latest on press freedom with VOA. Mech Dara quitting journalism shows that jailing journalists is effective in silencing them - experts

If I’m going to Scotland I’m pretty much drinking whiskey only

Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says. Follow our live coverage: reut.rs/4fWiJHg

This story is tragic. Cheap alcohol has been available for years in backpacker popular places. Travellers also tell me that people are drinking beer and avoiding spirits while tubing in Vang Vieng today. Mood is unclear. Hoping to get to Laos over the weekend.