The Guardian • 8th January 2019'You saved Rahaf's life': online outcry kept 'terrified' Saudi woman safe, says friend Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun was buoyed by thousands of messages during Thai ordeal, says Nourah Alharbi.
The Guardian • 7th January 2019'He wants to kill her': friend confirms fears of Saudi woman held in Bangkok Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun says she was fleeing abusive family for Australia when she was stopped in Thai airport.
The Guardian • 7th January 2019Saudi woman fleeing family won't be deported, say Thai officials Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun denied entry to Thailand by immigration officials en route to Australia.
The Telegraph • 5th January 2019China bulldozes country's first surf shop and pins Olympic hopes on gleaming new academy Riyue Bay has become flooded with young Chinese surf trainees being groomed for global success.
Amuse • 4th January 2019High tide in Hainan: the island behind China’s bid to be a surfing superpower Surfing used to be a dirty pastime in the People's Republic, until Olympic dreams changed everything.
The Guardian • 3rd January 2019463 killed in collisions on Thailand's roads in new year's week Death toll from period police call ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ is close to record.
The Guardian • 2nd January 2019Vietnam criticised for 'totalitarian' law banning online criticism of government Law forces internet providers to censor content deemed ‘toxic’ by the ruling communist government and hand over user data.
The Guardian • 31st December 2018Almost 200 die in three days on Thailand's roads as holiday carnage returns Fatalities have occurred in the first three days of the country’s ‘Seven Dangerous Days’.
The Guardian • 28th December 2018Volunteers rescue dozens of turtles stranded by Indonesia tsunami After a harrowing week of human tragedy, rescuers find a moment of hope as they return more than 30 turtles to the sea.
CBC • 28th December 2018Reporting from the destruction: Indonesia's latest tsunami Radio broadcast from the Java tsunami zone for CBC.
The Guardian • 27th December 2018Indonesia authorities raise Anak Krakatau volcano threat level Threat status raised to second-highest level with no-go zone extended and flights rerouted.
The Guardian • 27th December 2018Thai government backs same-sex civil partnership bill If bill is passed, Thailand would be first Asian country to recognise same-sex civil unions.
WNYC Studios • 27th December 2018Indonesia promises new tsunami warning system as rescue efforts continue Radio broadcast about the Java tsunami zone on The Takeaway.
The Guardian • 26th December 2018‘Destruction gets more likes’: Indonesia’s tsunami selfie-seekers A field overlooking the Sunda Strait full of tsunami debris has become an unlikely spot for tourist photos.
The Guardian • 26th December 2018Indonesia tsunami: coastline still under threat amid fresh volcanic activity Authorities warn that dangerous waves could hit the Sunda Strait area again as Anak Krakatu continues to spew ash.
The Guardian • 25th December 2018Indonesia tsunami: torrential rain hampers rescue efforts as death toll rises to 429 Search efforts for the 154 people still missing in the disaster zone of the deadly tsunami that has killed at least 429 people continued on Tuesday.
The Guardian • 25th December 2018'I tried to run but the waves swallowed me': three days on from the Indonesia tsunami All 106 of the bodies had been cleared. But this morning, signs of Saturday’s party at Java’s Tanjung Lesung beach resort remained.
+852 • 1st December 2018Welcome to Chinawood The global film industry is tilting towards China, but the country's most famous film studio faces a battle to keep its crown.
Demo Tapes • 20th November 2018Demo Tapes: On the trail of Pete Doherty My long interview on the Demo Tapes podcast, discussing my time chasing Pete Doherty around for NME.
Amuse • 16th November 2018Vietnam’s torture island is now a luxury escape Shaking its former image as a colonial POW camp, Phu Quoc is becoming a hub for influencers and big spenders.