What clothes to pack, where to eat, who to avoid, where to get currency, renting motorbikes – an experienced dad gives his beginner son tips on backpacking in Southeast Asia.

The Buddhist kingdom plans to take a punt on legalised gambling as it rues the billions of dollars in untapped gaming revenue that’s been left on the table. But will it hit the jackpot?

Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes and rising greenhouse gas emissions.

The military alliance should also consider recruiting South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, according to former Nato supreme allied commander James Stavridis.

Influencer-turned-beauty queen Viru Nikah Terinsip apologised for sharing a video in which she could be seen responding to men’s suggestive dances while holidaying in Thailand.

Myanmar is in the throes of an insurgency on multiple fronts, with the junta facing its biggest challenge since mounting a coup to seize power in 2021.

The single-visa concept would cover Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, ensuring seamless mobility for travellers among the six neighbouring countries.

Those who want to take part next Saturday and Sunday will have to sign up, with limits on the number of participants, Kowloon City district officer says.

According to official investigations, the monarch, who was found lying face up in bed with a gunshot wound on his head, was murdered.

Readers discuss EU-Thailand negotiations on a free-trade agreement, and whether every country is necessarily better off with democracy.

Vita Chan, the organiser of Hong Kong’s Songkran festival celebrations and a second-generation Thai in the city, shares her go-to places to eat Thai food.

Macaques that roam Lopburi frequently try to snatch food from humans, sometimes resulting in tussles that can leave people with scratches and other injuries.

Guangzhou-based Aion will partner with Jakarta-based carmaker Indomobil Group. Aion’s first Southeast Asia plant, in Thailand, is expected to start production this summer.

For the first time, more people in Southeast Asia favour alignment with China over the US, a new survey shows. But distrust in Beijing also ticked higher.

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia plans to start new routes connecting smaller mainland Chinese cities with Southeast Asia to tap a recovery in the country’s travel market, as consumers become more budget conscious.

Tourism Board touts efforts to lure visitors through influencers in target market countries amid slower-than-expected return of mainland Chinese.

When the changes come into force, Thailand will be the first Southeast Asian nation to guarantee marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples.

Mobile payments made through 16 wallets supported by Alipay+ now account for 10 per cent of total tourist spending in Japan, unit president Douglas Feagin says.

Around 2 million tonnes of plastic waste is created each year in Thailand, according to official figures, in a nation seemingly addicted to plastic.

The 27-year-old arrived in Sydney on a flight from Thailand with 21.2kg of methamphetamine concealed in wine bottles, herbal tea and bath salts in his carry-on luggage, police said.

Summer Sonic will come to Southeast Asia for the first time in its second venture outside Japan.

Highly endangered fish species are on the brink, as dam-building along the Mekong decimates the ecosystem which millions of people rely on.

Thailand’s national police agency has a tradition of fierce internal politicking, as well as a long-standing reputation for corruption at all levels.