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Thai Prosecutors Urged to Drop Malaysian Defamation Case Against Australian Journalist
Australian journalist Murray Hunter was expected to face Thai court proceedings related to a defamation case initiated by Malaysia but his trial has been postponed. Instead of attending the court hear...
Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Hold Ceasefire Talks on December 24
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold ceasefire talks on December 24th as the initial step towards restoring peace after a period marked by high levels of bitterness and mistrust between both side...
Why Peace Keeps Failing on the Cambodia–Thailand Border
The article discusses the ongoing difficulty in resolving the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, emphasizing that despite attempts at mediation, resolution remains elusive due to underlyin...
Scientist Hu Haitao leaves US for China, Mexico tariff shock: 5 weekend reads you missed
The article compiles key stories covered during the previous weekend across Asia and beyond, emphasizing the impact of Mexico's imposed 50% tariff on Asian countries that use it as a trade route to No...
Rivals, rain and rising costs: Thailand’s tourism crown slips
Thai tourism faces challenges due to geopolitical tensions near borders and unpredictable weather conditions impacting travel plans. A British tourist in Trat province experienced disrupted travel pla...
Nephew of former Thai Premier Thaksin faces balancing act to win over electorate
Pawut Tangtai, nephew of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is running as a candidate for the Pheu Thai Party. He aims to build on his family's political legacy by both appealing to loyal supporter...
Record 15 nations join GSDF's new year jump drill
A record number of 15 nations participated in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) annual New Year jump exercise, with the 1st Airborne Brigade welcoming troops from Belgium, Thailand, and Turkey ...
Thai fortune-teller predicts client’s bad luck, then gets arrested over stealing her phone
A Thai fortune-teller in Pattaya was arrested after promising a client she would lose a valuable possession soon and proving it by allegedly stealing the woman’s phone. The suspect, Udomsap Mueangkaew...
Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian Soldiers as Ceasefire Holds
Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers recently captured near the Thai-Cambodia border amidst an ongoing truce between the two nations....
Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines
Qyira Yusri describes heightened in-flight theft primarily by Chinese criminal groups targeting Asian flights for cash and luxury items from passengers' overhead bins. Passengers are advised to take p...
Thai marines rescue starving lions, bears from Cambodian border casino
Thai marines discovered and rescued two lions and three bears which were abandoned and starving at a damaged casino in Trat province on the Thai-Cambodian border. The animals had been left in cages in...
Beyond the Fighting: Leadership and Scams in the Thailand-Cambodia Crisis
Online scamming operations are linked to the ongoing tension between Thailand and Cambodia but there is no concrete proof that these scams triggered the conflict....
Bangkok puppy yoga studio offers visitors comfort and stress relief for US$60 per session
A yoga studio in Bangkok has attracted attention by allowing visitors to practice yoga with puppies for stress relief. Chinese fitness influencer Scarlett Johanfu shared a video on Douyin, which recei...
31 Malaysians rescued from Myanmar job scam centre return home
A group of 31 Malaysian nationals trapped by a job scam syndicate based in Myawaddy, Myanmar have been repatriated through diplomatic efforts. They were handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police upon a...
Russia slams ‘unfounded’ claims of citizens fighting for Cambodia in Thailand border war
The Russian embassy in Thailand has refuted claims that Russians are fighting alongside Cambodian forces against Thailand. The embassy stated in a social media post that the allegations are unfounded ...
Cambodia, Thailand Willing to Deescalate Border Conflict, Chinese FM Says
Chinese Foreign Minister claims Cambodia and Thailand are willing to de-escalate their border conflict after China increased its diplomatic mediation efforts....
Thai girl in Tokyo sex-work case to be returned home
A Thai girl involved in a sex-work case in Tokyo has requested to return home since she first sought assistance from the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau in September....
Thailand Bombs Near Poipet Casino Hub on Cambodian Border
Multiple explosions occurred near the border town of Poipet, Thailand, which is known for its gambling industry and proximity to Cambodia. No casualties are reported....
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