Junta gags anti-charter campaigners
Khon Kaen, a centre for opposition to military rule. Source: Wikimedia
In northeast Thailand, the main power base of the former democratically elected government, soldiers...
Thais sign China rail deal
Kunming Railway Station. China hopes to link it to Asean. Source: Wikipedia
Beijing and Bangkok have agreed the first phase of a planned high-speed railway...
China to help Thais build arms
US-Thai military cooperation is unlikely to be as close again. Source: Wikimedia
Thailand's junta is in talks with the Chinese military about developing the Thai...
Junta tells temple to pick new boss
The scale of the Dhammakaya temple complex is regarded as vulgar by other Thai Buddhist groups.
Thailand’s junta is trying to order the scandal-hit Buddhist...
Thai sex trade in spotlight
It took an unguarded remark from a Gambian minister to send Thailand into a bout of soul-searching this week about its reputation as a...
Bangkok smog forces school closures
Thailand's Ministry of Education has ordered all state schools in Greater Bangkok today (Thursday) and tomorrow to close amid concerns over air pollution.
Exhaust from...
Singapore: Asia’s second most visited city
Singapore, despite its limited size, attracts a lot of visitors. Source: Wikimedia
Singapore is Asia-Pacific's second-most popular destination, with 11.81 million international visitors last year,...
Junta bans referendum monitors
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha. Source: Wikimedia
The Thai junta has blocked opposition efforts to monitor the referendum on its new constitution scheduled for August 7,...
Thai economy remains stable
Thailand's business sector has had many years to prepare for this tragic day. Source: IHA
The death of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is raising further...
35-year term for royal ‘insult’
A Thai man has been given the harshest sentence ever for insulting the monarchy on Facebook.
Bangkok's military court sentenced former insurance salesman Vichai Thepwong...
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Singapore’s cost of living vital: Heng
Singapore’s finance minister Heng Swee Keat says that reducing the cost of living for struggling households is one of his main priorities.
He told...
Military big winner in Singapore budget
Singapore’s budget will increase spending on health care for its ageing population, offer tax rebates and tighten restrictions on foreign employees ahead of a...
Generous Singapore budget expected
Singaporean Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will deliver his budget today with spending increases expected amid talk of a possible general election being called...