JonCanton.com publishes opinion, analysis, personal commentary and source-backed articles about Thailand, the Philippines and wider Southeast Asia, written from a Western long-stay perspective.
The site is based on lived experience, public information, official sources where available, reputable news reports, historical context and direct opinion. Articles that are opinion-led are written as opinion. Articles that make factual claims aim to include dates, sources, figures or context where relevant.
The purpose of the site is not to provide neutral institutional reporting, legal advice, immigration advice, financial advice or investment advice. It is independent commentary and analysis for Western foreigners interested in Southeast Asia.
Corrections can be sent to jon@joncanton.com. If a factual error is identified, the article may be corrected or updated.