The Myth of the “Third World”: Why We Must Abandon the Language of Empire
1. Introduction: The Violence of Nomenclature The act of naming is never a neutral linguistic exercise; it is an exercise in power. To categorise a nation, a people, or a…
Two Years in Thailand, and the Idiocracy I Refuse to Entertain
I moved to Thailand and found paradise, but I also found a relentless barrage of ignorance. In this post, I use hard data to dismantle the ‘ladyboy’ and ‘red-light’ stereotypes, proving that the countries casting judgment often have far darker statistics than the one they mock.
From “Triads” to “Scam States”: The political economy of industrial‑scale cyber fraud, drug production, and forced criminality in mainland Southeast Asia, 2012–2025
Films like Kill Bill and John Wick popularise a romanticised image of Asian organised crime built around codes of honour and tightly knit brotherhoods. Across the Mekong subregion today, especially…
คำเตือน — “EVE เอเจนต์คอนโด” พฤติกรรมไม่ให้เกียรติ หลอกลวง และไร้จรรยาบรรณ ที่ Ashton Asoke Rama 9, กรุงเทพฯ
รายงานละเอียดและหลักฐานจากผู้เช่า เกี่ยวกับพฤติกรรมที่ถูกกล่าวหาว่าหลอกลวงและไม่มีจรรยาบรรณ โดยเอเจนท์ “อีฟ” (แอชตัน อโศก พระราม 9 กรุงเทพฯ) อ่านลำดับเหตุการณ์ หลักฐานทั้งหมด และวิธีป้องกันตัวเอง
Tenant complaint — Alleged deceptive and unlawful conduct by agent “Eve” and landlord, Ashton Asoke Rama 9, Bangkok
In this post, I outline how to tailor a professional complaint to Bangkok, Thailand, with authorities and citations you can adapt and use if you are in a similar situation…
WARNING — “CONDO AGENT EVE” DISRESPECTFUL, DECEPTIVE and UNETHICAL CONDUCT at Ashton Asoke Rama 9, BANGKOK
A tenant’s detailed report and evidence of alleged deceptive and unethical conduct by agent “Eve” (Ashton Asoke Rama 9, Bangkok). Read the full timeline, evidence and how to protect yourself.
Disarmament: Nuclear Risks, Youth & AI in Warfare
Session 6 tackled nuclear risk, AI in warfare, gender, climate, and youth leadership. Insights from UNRCPD and the Disarmament Toolkit 2025.
Disarmament: Gender, Militarisation & Human Security
Insights from Session 5 of the Disarmament Toolkit 2025: gendered impacts of war, mercenary recruitment, and why peace must be people-centered.
UN Disarmament Toolkit 2025: Landmines, SALW & Arms Control
Session 4 explored mine action, small arms & light weapons, illicit trafficking, gender data, and how UN frameworks adapt under pressure.
Global Security at the UN: Space, Military AI & Cyber Challenges
Highlights from UN Disarmament Toolkit 2025 Session 3: outer space security, military AI, Northeast Asia tensions, and evolving cyber governance.
From Imposter Syndrome to Evidence: Why My “Once upon a time…” IG Story Hit Home
I shared a short IG story about imposter syndrome and unexpected validation. Here’s why it resonated, and how I’m showing up differently from now on.
I’m Back! Why I Was Quiet, What I Learned, and What’s Next
After a year of visas, Cambridge studies and UN work, I’m restarting the blog with essays on AI, policy, travel, productivity, and honest personal writing.
