Rodrigo Duterte

Former Philippine President Duterte Defends Deadly Drug War Amid Senate Probe

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared at a senate hearing on Monday to defend his controversial anti-drug campaign that left thousands dead. Duterte, who held office from 2016 to 2022, staunchly defended the policies that drove the drug war, while...
EC 725 AP helicopter

Royal Malaysian Air Force Launches Major Relief Mission to Philippines Following Tropical Storm Kristine

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Kristine (also referred to as Trami), which recently caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has initiated a major Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to...
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan

Vietnamese Truong My Lan Escapes Death Penalty, Sentenced to Life in Massive Fraud Case Amid Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Vietnamese real estate magnate Truong My Lan has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of multiple charges, including fraudulent appropriation of property, money laundering, and illegal currency transportation across international borders. Originally facing the death penalty, Lan’s...
Bangkok’s Monorail Operators Test Redesigned Systems Following Safety Incidents

Thailand: Bangkok’s Monorail Operators Test Redesigned Systems Following Safety Incidents

The operators of the Yellow and Pink Lines, two key monorail routes in Bangkok, are testing redesigned guide wheel and conductor rail systems. The move follows recent incidents that raised concerns over the safety of the city's rapidly expanding monorail...
bus, carrying dozens of primary school age children, was returning from a trip north of Bangkok

Thailand: Obec Ramps Up Support for Victims of Tragic School Bus Fire Near Bangkok

The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) is accelerating its efforts to provide financial aid and other forms of support to the victims and families affected by the devastating school bus fire that occurred near Bangkok. The tragic accident...
Thailand National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission- NBTC

Thailand: NBTC’s Planned Auction for 3500-MHz Band Sparks Controversy: Telecom Service or Satellite TV?

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has announced plans to auction the 3500-MHz frequency band for telecom services in 2027. While the auction is part of the regulator's vision for Thailand’s future telecom landscape and the development of 5G...
30-year-old Chinese suspect, Jing Qu, is arrested at an apartment in Bangkok on Monday.

Thailand: Chinese Woman Wanted for Public Fraud Arrested in Bangkok After Evading Justice with Face-Lift Surgery

A Chinese woman who had evaded arrest warrants in China for several years was apprehended in Bangkok on Monday after reportedly undergoing face-lift surgery to alter her appearance. The arrest marks the end of a cross-border manhunt and highlights the...
Elephant Nature Park in Mae Taeng district of Chiang Mai, Thailand

Thailand: Severe Floods in Chiang Mai Cause 30% Decline in Hotel Occupancy, A Temporary Setback for Tourism

Over the three-day period from October 4 to 6, severe flooding in Chiang Mai dealt a significant blow to the province's tourism sector, with hotel occupancy rates plummeting by 30%. The unprecedented rise in water levels, primarily from the swelling...
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Calls for Diplomatic Action in Ending Myanmar’s Civil War

Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has called upon the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to step up its efforts in resolving Myanmar’s protracted civil war. Speaking at a high-profile event in Bangkok ahead of this week's ASEAN summit in...
Bangkok Gesagomon Bridge Collapse, Thailand

Bangkok’s Gesagomon Bridge Closed for Repairs After Embankment Collapse: Five-Day Disruption for Motorists

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has closed the Gesagomon Bridge in the city’s Dusit district for urgent repairs following an embankment collapse on Sunday night. The closure, which took effect on Monday, is expected to last for five days, significantly...
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