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Myanmar Earthquake: Urgent Aid Needed Amidst Rising Death Toll and Ongoing Conflict

A catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on 28 March 2024, claiming the lives of over 2,700 individuals and leaving thousands more injured and missing. As aid groups rush to…

Ryan Tan01/04/2025
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Devastating Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand: Casualties Reported

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale rocked central Myanmar and parts of Thailand on 28 March 2024, leading to substantial panic and destruction. The quake’s epicentre was…

Nicole Teo28/03/2025
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Overcomes No-Confidence Vote in Thai Parliament

In a significant political event, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has emerged victorious from a no-confidence vote, establishing the ongoing stability of her coalition government. The vote, held on 26…

Ryan Tan26/03/2025
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Thai Government Initiates Crackdown on Scam Centres Amid Replicas of Trafficking

In a significant move to combat rising financial fraud, Thailand has begun cracking down on scam centres operating within its borders and neighbouring countries. This comes on the heels of…

Sarah Lin05/03/2025
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Australia Voices Strong Discontent Over Thailand’s Uyghur Deportation

Thailand’s recent decision to deport 40 Uyghur detainees to China has sparked international outrage, with Australia leading the charge in expressing its concerns over the treatment of these individuals. Details…

James Tan28/02/2025
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Tragic Bus Accident Claims Lives in Thailand: PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Orders Investigation

BANGKOK — A devastating bus accident in Prachin Buri province has led to the deaths of at least 19 individuals, prompting Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to call for a…

James Tan26/02/2025
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Emotional Reunions as Five Thai Hostages Return Home from Gaza

BANGKOK: Five Thai nationals, freed after over a year of captivity in Gaza, reunited with their families at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on 9 February 2024. The emotional scene was filled…

Sarah Lin09/02/2025
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Thailand and China Team Up to Combat Call Centre Scams Following Actor’s Abduction

In a collaborative effort to dismantle the rising networks of illegal call centres in Southeast Asia, Thailand and China have announced plans to establish new coordination centres. This move comes…

James Tan27/01/2025
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Bangkok Air Pollution Forces School Closures as PM2.5 Levels Spike

Bangkok is facing a serious air quality crisis, with air pollution prompting the closure of over 350 schools, marking the highest number of closures in five years. As PM2.5 levels…

Nicole Teo24/01/2025
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Thailand Court Approves Detention for Suspect in Cambodian Politician’s Death

A Thai court has approved a 12-day detention order for Ekkalak Paenoi, a man suspected of murdering Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya. The shooting occurred in Bangkok, raising serious concerns…

Ryan Tan13/01/2025
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Thailand Cabinet Approves Bill to Legalise Gambling and Boost Tourism, Says PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

BANGKOK — In a move that’s got tongues wagging, Thailand’s cabinet has formally approved a draft bill aimed at legalising gambling, particularly within large-scale entertainment complexes. This significant decision, announced…

Ryan Tan13/01/2025
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Arrest Made in Hitman Case of Lim Kimya: The Shocking Killing of Cambodian Opposition Figure

In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the Cambodian opposition community, a former Cambodian lawmaker Lim Kimya was shot dead in a crowded area of Bangkok on 7…

Nicole Teo08/01/2025
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Tragic Death of Spanish Tourist at Thai Elephant Sanctuary Raises Concerns

A Spanish tourist met a tragic fate while visiting an elephant sanctuary in Thailand, highlighting the risks associated with animal interactions in tourism. On 6 January 2024, Blanca Ojanguren García,…

Ryan Tan08/01/2025
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Myanmar Junta’s Election Plans Under Scrutiny at Regional Talks in Bangkok

BANGKOK: Myanmar’s ruling junta is facing intense scrutiny as it prepares to discuss its controversial election plans amid ongoing civil unrest. This week, Thailand is hosting regional meetings involving Myanmar’s…

Nicole Teo19/12/2024
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Tragic Deaths of Singaporeans in Malaysia and Thailand Raise Concerns

This past week, two Singaporeans tragically lost their lives in separate incidents while abroad, stirring conversations about safety while travelling. Motorcycle Crash in Malaysia A 21-year-old Singaporean woman died in…

James Tan11/12/2024
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Tragic Death of Singaporean Man Lee Mun Tuck in Phuket Massage Incident

A 52-year-old Singaporean, Mr Lee Mun Tuck, tragically passed away after a massage at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand, on 7 December 2024. The incident has drawn attention due to…

Sarah Lin09/12/2024
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Samut Prakan’s Viral Bus Stop: Seat or Street?

In a surprising turn of events, a bus stop renovation in Samut Prakan, Thailand, has become the talk of the town—thanks to a contractor’s rather unconventional oversight. Commuters are baffled…

Sarah Lin08/12/2024
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Thai Tycoon Boon Vanasin Flees to China After Alleged S$293 Million Investment Scam

BANGKOK – The Thai police are on the lookout for Boon Vanasin, a prominent hospital tycoon, believed to have fled to China following allegations of a massive investment scam totalling…

Ryan Tan25/11/2024
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Thailand’s Constitutional Court Clears Thaksin Shinawatra and Pheu Thai from Legal Challenges

In a significant turn of events, Thailand’s Constitutional Court dismissed a petition aimed at curbing the influence of Thaksin Shinawatra over the ruling Pheu Thai party, offering a measure of…

Nicole Teo22/11/2024
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Tragedy Strikes: Four Thai Nationals Killed in Israeli Rocket Fire

In a heartbreaking turn of events, four Thai nationals lost their lives due to rocket fire from Lebanon, near the town of Metula in northern Israel. This incident, which occurred…

Nicole Teo01/11/2024
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Calls for Justice as 20 Years Pass Since Tak Bai Massacre in Thailand

NARATHIWAT, Thailand — On the somber anniversary of the Tak Bai massacre, families and survivors gathered to remember the tragic deaths of 78 individuals who suffocated in army trucks after…

James Tan25/10/2024

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