Investigators found illegally installed gas cylinders following the accident, Thailand.

Thailand: 20 Children’s Deaths, Deadly Bus Accident Exposes Deep-Rooted Safety Failings

Thailand is reeling from one of the country’s worst road accidents in recent memory. Three days ago, a devastating bus fire claimed the lives of 20 children and three teachers, sending shockwaves across the nation. The accident, which occurred after...
A mass funeral was held at the temple school which the victims attended

Thailand: Funeral Held for 20 Children and 3 Teachers Killed in Bus Fire

In the small town of Lan Sak, central Thailand, grief hung heavy in the air as families and friends gathered on Thursday to mourn the lives of 20 young children and three teachers who perished in a horrific bus fire....
Subramanian Iswaran, Singapore

Singapore’s ex-Minister Subramanian Iswaran Sentenced to 12 Months in High-Profile Corruption Case

Singapore's image of incorruptibility, Subramanian Iswaran, a senior cabinet minister, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for accepting gifts valued at over S$403,000 (US$311,882; £234,586) and obstructing the course of justice. The 62-year-old, once seen as a stalwart of...
bus, carrying dozens of primary school age children, was returning from a trip north of Bangkok

Bus Crash Near Bangkok More than 20 children feared dead; Dozens of Schoolchildren Missing

A devastating bus accident involving dozens of primary school children occurred just outside the Thai capital of Bangkok, sparking widespread grief and prompting a national outcry for improved road safety. The bus, part of a convoy returning from a school...
Myanmar Rebel Groups

Rebel Groups Reject Myanmar Junta’s Peace Offer Amid Escalating Conflict and Battlefield Losses

Myanmar’s ongoing civil war, rebel groups have flatly rejected a peace offer from the embattled military junta. The junta, which has been grappling with mounting battlefield defeats and widespread defections, made its first peace overture since seizing power in a...
Bagan, Myanmar

Myanmar: Heavy Rains and Flooding Threaten Bagan’s UNESCO World Heritage Temples

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Bagan, home to nearly 4,000 Buddhist pagodas and temples, has been severely affected by heavy rains and flooding during the recent rainy season. According to reports, about 1,900 ancient structures have suffered damage, putting...
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

Philippine: Sara Duterte Faces Budget Inquiry Amid Rising Political Tensions with Marcos Allies

In a dramatic showdown before the Philippine House of Representatives this week, Vice President Sara Duterte found herself at the center of a heated budget inquiry, which she accused of being a politically motivated attack aimed at undermining her potential...
Third Naval Area deployed a coastal patrol boat on Wednesday to rescue 143 tourists stranded on Koh Racha Yai

Thai Navy Rescues 143 Stranded Tourists from Koh Racha Yai Amid Severe Weather Conditions

In a dramatic rescue operation, the Third Naval Area Command successfully rescued 143 tourists stranded on the picturesque Koh Racha Yai island, located southeast of Phuket, on Wednesday. The travelers, who had been staying in luxury resorts on the island,...
Indonesia Middle Class

Indonesia’s Shrinking Middle Class: A Threat to National Progress

Triana Rahmawati, a 36-year-old mother of two, once enjoyed the comforts of middle-class life in Indonesia. For nearly a decade, she worked at a publishing company in Jakarta, where she earned a steady income of 6 million rupiah ($400) per...
online gambling

Indonesia’s Struggle with Gambling Addiction: Hidden Crisis

In a dimly lit room in Bandung, West Java, a father of two taps feverishly on his smartphone screen. His name is Surya, and his eyes are locked onto a mobile gambling game. Once, he was a hardworking man, earning...
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