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Tommy Walker

@tommywalker.bsky.social
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Foreign correspondent usually in Southeast Asia. Currently in the Middle East. TV Journalist. Host of Dateline Bangkok podcast. A Vice-President at FCCT. www.tommywalkermedia.com

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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Southern Thailand is now in clean up and recovery mode. ⬇️ 🗣️
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The aftermath after the floods have dried in Hat Yai are just as destructive.
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The floods in southern Thailand have been the worst for decades. Here in Hat Yai here are some snapshots from last week
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
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?...
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“Thailand and Cambodia conflict was a WAR” Tony Cheng | Dateline Bangkok
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
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 🇲🇾 📺📱
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
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...
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Thai-Cambodia border
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
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.
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Special Advisory Council for Myanmar @special-council.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
"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...
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Chinese firm helps supply Myanmar junta with bombs — report – DW – 07/17/2025
With the Myanmar military rulers increasingly dependent on Beijing, a new report claims a state-owned Chinese company is helping the junta produce aerial bombs used against both rebels and civilians.
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Index on Censorship @indexoncensorship.org · 02/05/2025
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...
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Dateline Bangkok @fcctpodcast.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
“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?...
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“Do NOT underestimate Xi Jinping.” Michael Sheridan | Dateline Bangkok
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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-...
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Thai Resort Island at the Center of a Simmering Territorial Dispute With Cambodia
The resumption of maritime boundary negotiations between Bangkok and Phnom Penh has revived a dormant sovereignty dispute over Koh Kood.
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
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 📺
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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴 @xunlingau.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
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
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Mark S. Cogan @markscogan.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
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...
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Can Myanmar's scam centers be shut down for good? – DW – 03/03/2025
Thousands of people from dozens of countries held in Myanmar's border scam centers are awaiting repatriation — but is this really the end of the billion-dollar scam center operations?
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
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?...
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“Human rights are UNIVERSAL” | Phil Robertson | Dateline Bangkok
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
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.
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Dateline Bangkok @fcctpodcast.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
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
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“We are halfway to VICTORY” | Thinzar Shunlei Yi | Dateline Bangkok
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Dateline Bangkok @fcctpodcast.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
“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.
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
New episodes coming on @fcctpodcast.bsky.social coming soon! 🎙️
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Zachary Abuza @zachabuza.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
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...
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Why is China clamping down on scammers in Southeast Asia? – DW – 02/01/2025
The fate of actor Wang Xing prompted outrage in China after he disappeared and had to be saved from a Myanmar scam center. But Beijing may have ulterior motives for its anti-scamming crackdown.
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Nedal Al-Amari @nedalalamari.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
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 💚
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Dateline Bangkok @fcctpodcast.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
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 ⬆️
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Dateline Bangkok @fcctpodcast.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
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...
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Thailand is trying to reduce low quality imports from China My colour story from Bangkok 📸 www.voanews.com/a/thailand-j...
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Thailand joins other Asia nations in battle against cheap Chinese imports
Cheap low-quality Chinese products that are flooding markets across region are also raising concerns about how they are undercutting local businesses, experts say
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Thailand is reducing low qualiry imports from China My colour story with images from Bangkok www.voanews.com/a/thailand-j...
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Thailand joins other Asia nations in battle against cheap Chinese imports
Cheap low-quality Chinese products that are flooding markets across region are also raising concerns about how they are undercutting local businesses, experts say
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Dateline Bangkok @fcctpodcast.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Dateline Bangkok is now available on Spotify! 🎧 More podcast episodes coming soon…. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dat...
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Dateline Bangkok Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters
There is growing international interest in Southeast Asia. The Dateline Bangkok podcast will interview interesting guests about the region, from news, politics, culture, customs, and more. Your host...
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
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
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‘We have nowhere to go’: Exiled from Myanmar, journalists fear new Thai law
Media professionals who fled war in Myanmar question whether new Thai law will make it impossible for them to keep reporting
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
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-...
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Sent back to Cambodia from Thailand, six government critics face charges, trial
Authorities deported Pen Chan Sangkream, Hong An, Mean Chanthon, Yin Chanthou, Soeung Khunthea and Vorn Chanratchana last month
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
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! 📺
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VOA - Voice of America English News [Unofficial] @voanews.com.web.brid.gy · 09/12/2024
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Ethnic armed group claims capture of key western Myanmar border
Capture of last army outpost in strategic western town of Maungdaw by Arakan Army makes group’s control of northern part of Rakhine state complete, marks another advance in its bid for self-rule there
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
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...
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Altercation highlights chronic tension between Thailand, Myanmar over fishing rights
Four Thai crew members are still detained in Myanmar
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
We’re working on something…🎙️
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dominicfaulder.bsky.social @dominicfaulder.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
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...
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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing need not fear possible ICC warrant, observers say
General unlikely to be detained if he visits neighbors and key partners
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
My latest for DW Asia - Philippines new maritime laws add to South China Sea tension including Malaysia’s stance 🇲🇾 www.dw.com/en/philippin...
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Philippines new maritime laws add to South China Sea tension – DW – 12/04/2024
New laws specifying Manila's claims have also angered smaller countries such as Malaysia, which could hamper unified resistance to China's attempts at regional dominance.
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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...
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In the Philippines, some progress for media rights, but risks remain
President vows to protect media but so-called red tagging and physical threats remain for local journalists
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
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...
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Myanmar: How far will China go to keep junta afloat? – DW – 11/26/2024
Beijing has pitched a joint security venture to the Myanmar junta with China's geo-strategic assets at stake. The apparent alliance has soured ties with rebel groups, who now control most of the count...
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Today I spoke with @LBC about the deaths of 6 people in Laos down to suspected methanol poisoning. Here’s a clip below 👇🏼🎥
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Tragic. 6 people dead from Laos poisoning www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
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Second Melbourne teen Holly Bowles dies in Laos methanol poisoning, bringing death toll to six
The death brings the confirmed death toll to six.
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
My latest on press freedom with VOA. Mech Dara quitting journalism shows that jailing journalists is effective in silencing them - experts
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
If I’m going to Scotland I’m pretty much drinking whiskey only
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Reuters @reuters.com · 21/11/2024
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says. Follow our live coverage: reut.rs/4fWiJHg
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Ukraine-Russia updates: Latest on missiles as tensions rise
Kyiv says Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday.
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Tommy Walker @tommywalker.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
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.
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