- Myanmar is pushing for a final signing of a nationwide ceasefire agreement in October. The International Crisis Group released an excellent report on why the agreement remains elusive.
- Thailand's coastal Khura Buri district is a 'smugglers paradise', writes the Bangkok Post.
- US-Thai relations are heading toward estrangement, says Nicholas Borroz. Meanwhile, Thailand's Ambassador to the US maintains that democracy is on the way.
- Sultan Esmail Kiram II, the Filipino sultan who staged the failed 2013 invasion of a Malaysian state, has died.
- Tensions in Malaysia spilled over during a large rally this week (a good briefing here).
- Following PAP's success in Singapore's election earlier this month, the opposition needs to re-strategise, says Saleena Saleem.
- Myanmar's electoral landscape is vibrant but fraught with uncertainties, explains Phuong Nguyen.
- Derwin Pereira explores the strategy for tackling the lure of ISIS in Southeast Asia.
- Japan is strengthening ties with Vietnam. Meanwhile, a new rule will allow Vietnam's coast guard to 'chase invading boats with weapons'.
- Coconuts TV takes us through a bizarre Buddhist amusement park in Vietnam (warning: NSFW language):
Southeast Asia links: ISIS, Buddhist amusement park, Vietnam's maritime muscle and more
Published 22 Sep 2015
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