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Threats Evolve, Impunity Endures: The growing crisis of crimes against journalists
Panel discussion, Monday, 2 Nov, 7pm
UNESCO will mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists and release its biennial Director-General’s Report on the killing of journalists, media workers and social media producers engaged in journalistic activities. A panel of distinguished journalists will speak about the danger journalists face as they seek to investigate and report the news in Southeast Asia.
In 2026, these efforts come at a particularly critical moment. According to the UNESCO Observatory of Killed Journalists, 30 media professionals have been killed worldwide so far in 2026. Findings from the 2026 Director-General’s Report point to an alarming reality: Killings of journalists are increasing, 86% remain unresolved, and new threats are emerging, including the growing use of drones in conflict zones.
This situation requires a concerted response from governments, officials, journalists, civil society representatives and the general public, based on four core principles. First, ensuring accountability – meaning that no crime against a journalist should remain without investigation or consequence. Second, seeking justice – because impunity fuels further violence and undermines freedom of expression. Third, providing protection – reflecting the reality that the safety of journalists is essential to the public’s right to information. And finally, upholding truth – because silencing journalists ultimately means silencing the stories and information they bring to society.
Welcome address: UNESCO Representative.
Panelists:
Thu Thu Aung, editor-in-chief, Frontier Myanmar;
Mech Dara, award-winning Cambodian investigative journalist;
Jonathan Head, Southeast Asia correspondent, the BBC.
Moderator: May Wong, Indochina bureau chief, The Straits Times.
For in-person or online participation, please register here.
Free and open to all.
Bar and restaurant open.
Outsider. Freud
Film, Thursday, 5 Nov, 7pm
Outsider. Freud is an award-winning film journey into the life and work of Sigmund Freud in four acts, combining animation, dreams, and insights from leading psychoanalysts. It explores Freud’s experiences of marginalization as a Jew in Vienna during Hitler’s rise and how these shaped his theories and personal life. Through an intimate lens, the film reveals new dimensions of Freud’s legacy, focusing on his impact on psychoanalysis, Judaism, and the power dynamics of being an outsider.
Critics have raved about this film. “The best film ever made about Freud,” said George Makari, a renown psychiatrist and historian. Monika Pressler, director of the Freud Museum in Vienna, simply called it “a masterpiece.” Harvey Schwartz, editor of the podcast “On and Off the Couch” of the International Psychoanalytical Association, said it is “a rare film that captures both Freud’s personal history and the essence of his spirit.” Famous German author Ilse Bindseil said “The film does not only deal with a personality, it has one of its own. “Hannah Brown of the Jerusalem Post called it “a brilliant, entertaining documentary.”
The film has been screened in 22 different countries, participated in 20 film festivals to date, and won 15 awards, including the prestigious 2025 Gradiva award given annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis. The film was also the winner at both the Mannheim Film Festival and the Berlin Kiez Film Festival, held in Germany last year. It also won the Best Feature Documentary/Animation award at the Jaipur International Film Festival and the Best Feature Documentary/Animation at New Delhi’s International Film Festival in 2025.
Following the film, director Yair Qedar will speak about Freud and the film, and take questions from the audience. Yair Qedar has made numerous award-winning documentaries that bring intellectual and marginalized voices to the forefront. Prior to filmmaking, Qedar was a prominent journalist for Haaretz, Davar, and Masa Acher. He is also a pioneer of the LGBTQ+ movement in Israel, founding HaZman HaVarod (Pink Times), the country’s first LGBTQ+ newspaper, and the Rainbow Families Organization.
Members who wish to book in advance should email info@fccthai.com or call the FCCT office on 02-652-0580. Non-members can use this link.
Members free, non-members 200 baht; students and local media with ID 150 baht.
Bar and restaurant open.
Burma Soldier
Film screening, panel discussion, Wednesday, 11 Nov, 7pm
The Embassy of Ireland in Thailand, in partnership with Frontier Myanmar,presents the Emmy-nominated HBO documentary Burma Soldier at the FCCT.
Burma Soldier is a powerful exposé of Myanmar’s military from the perspective of an insider. The film tells the story of Myo Myint, who joined the Myanmar army at the age of 17, drawn by the security, respect and employment it promised. After losing a limb in a landmine explosion, he turned against the military regime and joined the pro-democracy movement. Combining interviews, archival footage and photographs, much of it smuggled out of the country, Burma Soldier traces Myanmar’s history from independence in 1948 and examines how decades of military rule have shaped the country. More relevant than ever, the film offers valuable insight into understanding Myanmar today.
The New York Times said the “documentary shows dissent in Myanmar military ... In quiet and measured tones in the film, broken at one point by tears, Mr Myo Myint describes his journey…” And Variety said:“HBO’s documentaries have a way of compelling us to take a look at parts of the world the rest of the media tends to forget ... The strongest elements come from Myo Myint Cho’s first-person accounts of the horrors he witnessed.”
Narrated by Colin Farrell with music by U2, Burma Soldier won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the United Nations Association Film Festival. It was also nominated for an Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Award for Best Feature Documentary and nominated for an Emmy.
The Ambassador of Ireland to Thailand, Nora Delaney, will deliver opening remarks before the screening of the film.
And after it is screened, there will be a thought-provoking discussion on how decades of civil war and military rule have shaped Myanmar’s society, affecting its ability to reconcile, compromise and solve problems, and how battlefield experience has influenced the worldview of the military, featuring:
Kyaw Kyaw, researcher at the Myanmar Defence and Security Institute, medical doctor, and former Myanmar Military officer;
Agnes Mary, counselling psychologist specialising in trauma;
Nic Dunlop, co-director of Burma Soldier and features editor, Frontier Myanmar;
Moderated by Thu Thu Aung, editor-in-chief, Frontier Myanmar.
Members and non-members who wish to attend are kindly requested to RSVP in advance by emailing members@frontiermyanmar.net.
Free and open to all.
Bar and restaurant open.
Under Pressure: Journalism and Solidarity in Southeast Asia
Panel discussion, Monday, 16 Nov, 7pm
Journalists and media organizations across Southeast Asia face a range of pressures, from threats and harassment to legal challenges and restrictions on press freedom. How are journalists navigating these challenges, and what forms of solidarity and support can help them continue their work?
Join us for a panel discussion on the challenges journalists are facing in the Mekong region, the role of organizations supporting journalists at risk, and how cross-border collaboration and solidarity can strengthen press freedom and journalist safety.
The evening will also pay tribute to our friend Gwen Robinson, honouring her dedication to journalism in Southeast Asia and her generosity in mentoring and supporting fellow journalists. We will celebrate her legacy of solidarity and care, and reflect on how to carry that spirit forward in strengthening the safety and protection of journalists across the region.
Welcome remarks: Ruth Kronenberg, executive director of Free Press Unlimited (FPU), followed by a tribute to Gwen Robinson on behalf of the FPU.
Panelists:
Yucca Wai, programs director, Exile Hub;
Panu Wongcha-um, president, Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand;
Nathan Paul Southern, operations director, EyeWitness Project;
Vi Tran, executive director, Legal Initiatives for Vietnam.
Moderator: Phil Robertson, FCCT board member.
Free and open to all.
Bar and restaurant open.
Christmas dinner at the FCCT
Friday, 11 Dec, 7pm
As we approach the end of the year, it’s getting to that time again .. yep, the club’s annual festive feast.
This is one of our big events of the year, and always fun, so please come and enjoy some terrific food and catch up with other members and their families. There will be the usual special events for the kids. Or you can just plop at the bar and have a drink or three.
Hope to see you there. The more the merrier.
All welcome. Book your tickets here.
Members 1,500 baht, non-members 1,900 baht; children 12 and under, 750 baht.
Co-working at the FCCT
Tuesday, 3 Nov, 10am
Need a change of scenery from your home office? Join us for a coworking day at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) -- a perfect space for working professionals, digital nomads and anyone looking to break free from the home-office routine. Enjoy a spacious, comfortable workspace with dedicated tables, a full restaurant, café and bar and exclusive lunch specials just for this event.
Whether you're tackling deadlines or networking with like-minded professionals, this is an opportunity to be productive in a collaborative, social environment. Come work, connect, and enjoy great food because working remotely doesn’t have to mean working alone.
Hosted by foreign correspondent Tommy Walker.
Free and open to all.
Bar and restaurant open.
Board games night
Tuesday, 3 Nov, 7pm
Join us for a chilled night of board games with The Boring Club. Try your luck with classics like chess and backgammon or modern games including Catan and Pandemic. The bar and restaurant will be open. Try our pizzas from the new pizza oven. The Boring Club meets at the FCCT clubhouse for games every Tuesday at 7pm.
Free and open to all.
Bar and restaurant open.
FCCT pub trivia
Friday, 27 Nov, 7pm
Gather your friends and colleagues for a night of pub trivia at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand.
Come for a bite and a beverage and test your knowledge. 1,000 baht bar tab up for grabs for the winning team, to be redeemed on the night.
Advanced table bookings encouraged here.
Free and open to all.
Bar and restaurant open.
Job Opening: News Researcher at NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
NHK, (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), is looking for a professional and highly motivated person to join our team.
Position: NEWS RESEARCHER
Job description
Research and assistance in producing news features related to political, economic, and social issue stories based mainly in Thailand for Japanese news programs as well as for English Channel, WORLD.
Responsibilities
- News research
- News monitoring
- News transcription
- Covering news in the field.
- Source and connection building
- News reporting
Requirements:
- Thai citizen
- Excellent communication skills in Thai and English (Ability to speak Japanese is also an advantage)
- At least 3 years of experience in the news industry
- Ability to work and study independently, and travel on short notice
- Bachelor's degree
Interested candidates are invited to submit their comprehensive resume, portfolio of work, and cover letter directly to personnel@nhk.or.th. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further interviews.
Application period : October 12 – November 3, 2026.