Thousands granted royal amnesty in Thailand
The kingdom of Thailand pardoned and cut short thousands of prisoners’ sentences to mark the eve of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birth date.
According to...
Malaysian AG rubbishes claims about dropping Goldman Sachs charges
Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas clarified today there was never a plan to drop charges against Goldman Sachs in exchange for a settlement.
"The...
Widodo approves death penalty for paedophiles
Joko Widodo: Source: Kremlin Media
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has approved tough new punishments for child sex offenders, including the death penalty and chemical castration,...
Cambodia police raid opposition HQ
Kem Sokha (left) with Sam Rainsy. Source: Wikimedia
Cambodia's opposition HQ has been raided and security personnel tried to arrest its deputy leader by ambushing...
Vietnam border talks fail
The neglected Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument in Phnom Penh, built to commemorate the war to drive the Khmer Rouge from power, is symbolic of their...
New US-Philippines defense pact ‘in the works’
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Suu Kyi faces down military MPs
Myanmar’s Lower House with the military representatives visible in olive tan at the far end. Source: Wikimedia
Myanmar's military representatives in Parliament have clashed with...
Unmarried diners banned in Aceh
A district in Aceh has banned Indonesian women and men from eating together unless they are related or married.
The sharia-run region on the northwest...
Asean group condemns Myanmar election
Charles Santiago
A group of Southeast Asian political leaders claims Myanmar’s government has ensured Sunday’s general election cannot be considered inclusive or credible.
The Asean Parliamentarians...
Thais celebrate with road carnage
Songkran new year in Thailand has bought its annual bloodbath with 403 road accidents taking place on Sunday alone, causing 44 deaths and injuring...
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