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Bangkok
Head of State
King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Head of Government
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Hong Kong courts
16 Hongkongers sued for refusing to vacate homes in HK$15 billion URA project
Residents living on Nam Kok Road and Nga Tsin Long Road failed to hand over flats by October 17 and ignored second deadline on January 22.
5 Mar 2026 - 9:07PM
Asean
‘We will go to war’: why #SEAblings became a Southeast Asian rallying cry
5 Mar 2026 - 4:58PM
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Singapore
How Southeast Asia’s coffee chains are brewing cross-border success
5 Mar 2026 - 4:47PM
Hong Kong society
Relief, joy as first flight back from Dubai brings stranded Hongkongers home
Passengers happy to ‘finally be somewhere safe’ after conflict in Middle East closed airports.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:07PM
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Tourism
Want to see Bangkok’s ‘little Godzillas’ up close? Where and when is best
Hundreds of Asian monitor lizards live in the Thai capital’s Lumphini Park and early morning is one of the best times to see them.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
Hong Kong stock market
Oil surge stokes inflation fears as Middle East flashpoint rattles markets
Rising oil prices are shaking global markets as investors rethink rate-cut bets and brace for slower growth and renewed inflation.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:11PM
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Laos
Thailand’s PTT to freeze pump prices as Iran attacks spur panic buying in region
The energy firm will maintain prices for 15 days, even as Thailand says it will still export oil to Laos.
4 Mar 2026 - 4:09PM
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Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong court convicts British woman of blackmailing banker over false rape claim
Judge brands defendant ‘thoroughly dishonest’ for fabricating rape claim to extort compatriot out of £100,000.
3 Mar 2026 - 11:56PM
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Hong Kong society
What Hong Kong travellers stuck in the Middle East need to do as war spirals
At least 432 residents are stranded in region as dozens of flights between city and Middle East are disrupted by conflict.
3 Mar 2026 - 6:22PM
Scams and swindles
Thailand seeks to arrest South African couple in US$30 million fraud case
Ben Smith and his wife reportedly tricked their victim into investing millions in stocks, real estate, a private jet and energy businesses.
3 Mar 2026 - 2:06PM
Weddings
She married 2 men at once in Thailand – and her mother is fine with it
The two Austrian grooms each paid a 1 million baht dowry, then celebrated by leaping into a pond.
4 Mar 2026 - 2:29AM
Japan
Japanese massage parlour operator denies forcing Thai girl, 12, into sex work
The 52-year-old, who made the girl ‘practise’ lewd acts on him, said he did not know she was underage.
3 Mar 2026 - 10:35AM
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China-Middle East relations
Why the US-Israel war with Iran leaves Asian economies exposed
Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
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Israel
‘Not going anywhere’: Thai workers in Israel refuse to flee despite Iran threat
Bangkok has been here before: 46 Thais died in the Hamas assault that started the Gaza war. Now it fears history may be repeating.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
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Food and Drinks
Party sober? Asia’s bars and drink giants shift gears as Gen Z ditch alcohol
As young Asians turn more health-conscious and watch their spending, drinks giants and bars are planning more low- and no-alcohol options.
2 Mar 2026 - 4:08PM
Iran
Death of Iran’s Khamenei sparks outrage and calls for restraint in Asia
Protesters stormed the US consulate in Karachi as leaders, including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, condemned the killing and appealed for dialogue.
1 Mar 2026 - 4:51PM
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Artificial intelligence
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Southeast Asia needs AI sovereignty – the Grok scandal proved it
From Singapore’s SEA-LION to Malaysia’s ILMU, Southeast Asian nations aim to build AI that reflects their own languages, cultures and values.
1 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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The Philippines
Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The Philippines isn’t. Does it matter?
Indonesia wants to project power. The Philippines wants to deny it. In the South China Sea, one approach may matter more than the other.
1 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
Hong Kong tourism
Scam-hit Cambodia tries to woo Hong Kong but travel agencies have doubts
Tourism board chief says addressing visitors’ safety concerns is a priority, adding that government is ‘determined’ to get rid of scam compounds.
28 Feb 2026 - 7:20PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s bid to execute 6 cargo ship crew in drug case sparks legal debate
Prosecutors allege the crew knowingly transported nearly two tonnes of meth, while lawyers say criminal intent must be assessed individually.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:51PM
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Tourism
Thai tourism looks to US$1 billion future as Tomorrowland picks up beat
Around 150,000 young ravers are expected to flood Pattaya for the world’s largest electronic music festival in December.
27 Feb 2026 - 5:01PM
Malaysia
2 arrested after Malaysian commander targeted by gang shooting near Thailand
Authorities have linked the attack on Mohd Nasaruddin Mohd Nasir’s car to the mounting smuggling crackdown along the porous border.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:59PM
Cambodia
Cambodia’s Hun Manet admits scam hubs aided property but denies state profit
Scam centres are giving Cambodia a bad reputation, the prime minister says, vowing to wipe them out.
26 Feb 2026 - 3:39PM
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Defence
US, Thailand lead 30 nations in Southeast Asia’s largest military drill
Cobra Gold is necessary to address emerging threats and improve interoperability in the region, the US ambassador to Thailand says.
26 Feb 2026 - 11:43AM
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US-China relations
Trump touts US ‘golden age’, avoids direct mention of China before Beijing trip
In nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:33PM
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Asia travel
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Why did 72 tigers die at Thai tourist park in under 2 weeks?
Tiger deaths at the tourist park have renewed scrutiny of a lucrative industry that uses wild animals for entertainment.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:04PM
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South Korea
South Korea’s Lee uses AI to honour shared factory worker past with Brazil’s Lula
The gesture accompanied Lula’s state visit to Seoul, where the two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties.
25 Feb 2026 - 3:12PM
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Luxury Hotels
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Anantara Hua Hin Resort celebrates 25 years with luxury upgrades
The coastal town of Hua Hin is Thailand’s earliest beach destination and was the location of King Rama VII’s summer palace a century ago.
25 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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