Thailand’s Constitutional Referendum, ‘Anthropoid’ And An Exhibit Featuring Armenian Craftsmanship In Turkey

By Worldview

Aug. 12, 2016, 3:01 p.m. CT

Investigators work at the scene of an explosion in the resort town of Hua Hin, 240 kilometers (150 miles) south of Bangkok, Thailand on Friday. The blast followed a series of two explosions in Hua Hin Thursday evening that left one person dead and a number injured. Jerry Harmer / AP Photo

Thailand’s Constitutional Referendum, ‘Anthropoid’ And An Exhibit Featuring Armenian Craftsmanship In Turkey

By Worldview

Aug. 12, 2016, 3:01 p.m. CT

On today’s show:

A military coup overthrew Thailand’s government two years ago. On Sunday, the country held a national referendum on a new, draft constitution. We discuss the political, diplomatic, and cultural implications of the referendum.
Film Contributor Milos Stehlik discusses the new Sean Ellis film, Anthropoid.
Our resident historian looks at the fall of Egypt.
Global citizen Nari Safavi helps listeners plan their global weekend with an art exhibit featuring Armenian craftsmanship in Turkey.