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King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Head of Government
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Tourism
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Tourists mistake Thai funeral for a restaurant
Serving food and drinks at funerals are a way to thank guests for paying their respects.
4 hours ago
Crime in Hong Kong
Fugitive caught after 37 years handed back to Hong Kong police
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong murder suspect arrested after 37 years on run to be extradited
4 Feb 2026 - 6:56PM
Food and Drinks
Thai funeral ‘food court’ blunder: tourists looking for buffet attend wake
The tourists who were served food by a family at the funeral were impressed with the kindness of the people in Thailand.
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Aviation
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Drunk Russian plane passenger strips mid-air
It was a sky-high meltdown aboard a commercial flight from Vietnam to Thailand.
4 Feb 2026 - 11:20AM
Asia elections
‘Still handsome’ Abhisit breathes new life into Thailand’s oldest party
Although the ex-prime minister trails behind other candidates in support, he has helped the Democrats win back conservative voters.
4 Feb 2026 - 3:37PM
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South Korea
‘Ruin you’: Cambodians outraged by South Korean president’s anti-scam threat
Critics said Lee Jae Myung should have posted in Chinese, not Khmer, as his warning to foreign syndicates sparked anger across Cambodia.
3 Feb 2026 - 3:53PM
Cambodia
Inside an abandoned Cambodian scam centre seized by Thai troops
Fake law enforcement uniforms from nations including China and Singapore were found alongside mock police sets used to intimidate victims.
5 Feb 2026 - 2:02PM
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Crime
Thai police arrest 2 Russian men over ‘heinous’ dismemberment of fellow national
Two Russians have been accused of murdering Mikhail Emelianov after his body parts were found across abandoned land near Pattaya.
2 Feb 2026 - 8:32PM
Asia elections
Meet the PM candidates vying for leadership in Thailand
Reformers, conservatives and populists face off in the coming election with lofty promises to fix the country’s economy and political system.
1 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
China travel
As diplomatic row drags on, how is Japan coping with a fall in Chinese tourists?
Chinese tourism to Japan has plunged amid a diplomatic feud. But Japan’s travel sector is holding up – and its airlines have even made some gains.
1 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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Asia elections
‘Critical point’: can Thailand election pave way for national reset?
With the economy struggling and corruption rife, Thai voters will look to the February 8 election as a chance to turn the country around.
31 Jan 2026 - 8:08AM
Cambodia
Base instincts: why US warship visit won’t calm fears over Cambodian port
The USS Cincinnati is the first US warship to dock at Ream Naval Base since its China-funded expansion was completed in April last year.
30 Jan 2026 - 6:10PM
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Tourism Authority of Thailand
Will Thai tourism ambassador Blackpink’s Lisa help lure Chinese visitors back?
Chinese visitor arrivals slumped by nearly 30 per cent last year amid concerns over safety, the border war with Cambodia and the strong baht.
30 Jan 2026 - 6:04PM
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IPO
3 Chinese firms add to Hong Kong’s IPO boom with US$2 billion in fundraising
Muyuan Foods, Shenzhen Han’s and Distinct Healthcare started taking orders for their Hong Kong listings on Thursday.
29 Jan 2026 - 4:32PM
Asean
Just 1 visa to rule them all? How European-style pass could help Asean tourism
While Asean members such as Malaysia and Vietnam have shown strong post-pandemic growth, tourist numbers have lagged in the Philippines.
29 Jan 2026 - 2:41PM
Hong Kong stock market
Muyuan Foods courts cornerstone investors for Hong Kong listing
Thai conglomerate expected to join a group of cornerstone investors in a deal that could raise about US$1.5 billion.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:26PM
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India
Nipah cases in India raise regional anxiety but experts say escalation unlikely
The virus’s high fatality rate has prompted precautionary measures across Asia, even as analysts say the outbreak remains limited.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:08PM
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Indonesia
‘Cruellest’ practice: Elephant rides banned in Bali parks over welfare concerns
Asian countries, such as Cambodia and India, have ended commercial elephant rides due to the same concerns.
27 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
Cambodia
Fear of Thai border action steers Cambodia towards UN law of sea after 43 years
Cambodia’s smaller and weaker navy will find safety in numbers and rule of law now that it has ratified Unclos, according to analysts.
27 Jan 2026 - 6:03PM
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Science
Nipah virus outbreak in India sparks worry in China before Lunar New Year
Virus whose fatality rate can reach up to 75 per cent is said to be manageable and less likely to cause an outbreak in China.
29 Jan 2026 - 8:23AM
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Hong Kong tourism
Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record
Hotel and retail industry leaders say authorities should explore more cultural tie-ups to promote the Hong Kong brand, heritage.
27 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
Asia housing and property
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Why Thailand, India and Japan’s hotel sectors deserve a closer look
Thailand’s resilience in the face of an eventful 2025, India’s uneven boom in branded hotel supply and Japan’s record visitor numbers amid a row with China are deserving of attention.
26 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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Asia elections
Thailand’s Pita hopes to rise again through reformist People’s Party successor
The former leader was blocked from leading government and banned from politics after his party stunned the ruling elite in 2023.
26 Jan 2026 - 7:53PM
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SCMP Highlights
Thailand’s Chinese weapons haul, Blackpink in Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads
From a rapid rise in solo living to Blackpink shows with a Hong Kong flair, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
26 Jan 2026 - 2:18PM
Animals
Endangered leopard sharks return to Thai waters in landmark rewilding push
The spotted sharks have sharply declined in the wild over the past decade due to overfishing and habitat loss.
26 Jan 2026 - 11:04AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese carmaker BYD chases 24% export growth with new models, more showrooms
Shenzhen-based company expects to sell 1.3 million cars this year outside mainland China.
25 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
Banking & finance
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Singapore Exchange hints at deeper ties with HKEX: can yuan business open doors?
SGX CEO also hopes to launch an international board with Nasdaq later this year and expand cross-trading schemes with mainland China.
25 Jan 2026 - 1:04PM
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