The Mong Ton dam, proposed for construction along the Salween River, has been pitched as a sustainable way of providing electricity to citizens. But local communities remain skeptical of the…
Author: MELANIE KEYTE
When an ethical boycott backfires
Tourists used to flock to see the legendary ‘long-neck’ women in northern Thailand. Now, amid campaigns to ‘Stop the Human Zoo’, the steady stream of visitors has dried up. And…
Refugee students learn life's lessons
Close to the Burmese-Thai border, young Karenni refugees study desperately to gain acceptance into universities worldwide. But with talks of repatriation echoing through the camps, it’s unsure how long they…
Coca-Cola hits back at military link claims
Coca-Cola has defended its business practices in Burma after a NGO revealed connections with blacklisted company Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited.
Rebel soldier to gay rights warrior
A documentary film screening in Thailand tells the story of a passionate human rights activist and proud gay man, and his fight for equality and democracy.
Aussie activists spend a week as refugees
While most Australians were happily tucking into bacon and eggs on Saturday morning, Jade Horrobin was finishing off the last of her week’s refugee rations.