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Manila to Beijing: Intimidation, coercion won’t solve territorial differences
Manila to Beijing: Intimidation, coercion won’t solve territorial differences 2023-03-24

Diplomats from both countries meet in Manila amid tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan.

In Indonesian regency, snail fever lingers as health threat
In Indonesian regency, snail fever lingers as health threat 2023-03-24

Caused by a parasitic worm, Schistosomiasis was first found in Central Sulawesi’s Napu Valley in 1974.

Muslims visit COVID cemetery as Ramadan begins in Indonesia
2023-03-24

Indonesia’s Bambu Apus Cemetery is one of the largest burial sites for COVID-19 victims in Jakarta. During Ramadan, many Muslims visit the graves of their ...

Analysts: Rising intolerance, religious conservatism in Malaysia fueled by opposition
Analysts: Rising intolerance, religious conservatism in Malaysia fueled by opposition 2023-03-24

Pro-Malay politicians stoke fear that Muslim majority’s privileges are threatened under multiracial Anwar government, they say.

People with disabilities ready to help when disaster strikes
2023-06-01

Do you know how to help people with disabilities during or after a disaster? Members of Difagana, a disaster relief group, will know what to do, as they have ...

Thailand Launches Probe after Facebook Removes Accounts Linked to Military
Thailand Launches Probe after Facebook Removes Accounts Linked to Military 2021-03-04

Social media giant said it took down nearly 200 pages, groups and accounts targeting Deep South.

3 More Thai Pro-Democracy Protest Leaders Jailed on Royal Defamation Charges
3 More Thai Pro-Democracy Protest Leaders Jailed on Royal Defamation Charges 2021-03-08

Fifteen other activists are charged with sedition and other alleged offenses.

UN: Asia-Pacific Nations Must Vaccinate Migrants Against COVID-19
UN: Asia-Pacific Nations Must Vaccinate Migrants Against COVID-19 2021-03-10

Migrants embody region’s dynamism and are vital for its economic recovery, ESCAP chief says.

Thai Court Requires 2-Tier Referendum to Rewrite Constitution
Thai Court Requires 2-Tier Referendum to Rewrite Constitution 2021-03-11

Pressed by pro-democracy protesters, lawmakers have been working to amend the 2017 document.

Thai Protest Leader Announces Hunger Strike in Jail
Thai Protest Leader Announces Hunger Strike in Jail 2021-03-15

Following a hearing, a court ruled 22 defendants will stand trial together on Lese-Majeste, sedition charges.

Thai Court Probes Complaint by Pro-Democracy Activist against Jailers
Thai Court Probes Complaint by Pro-Democracy Activist against Jailers 2021-03-17

Corrections official says staff sought to remove group from cell for COVID-19 test.

Thousands Flee into Thailand from Myanmar During Weekend Orgy of Junta Violence
Thousands Flee into Thailand from Myanmar During Weekend Orgy of Junta Violence 2021-03-28

A multitude crossed the border after Myanmar launched airstrikes on Karen rebel camps and in the wake of the junta’s killings of 114 people a day earlier.

Thai PM Promises to Respect Human Rights of People Fleeing Myanmar Violence
Thai PM Promises to Respect Human Rights of People Fleeing Myanmar Violence 2021-03-29

Thousands flee violence by government forces that left more than 100 dead over the weekend.

NGOs: Thailand Has Sent Back 2,000 Refugees Who Fled Myanmar Air Strikes
NGOs: Thailand Has Sent Back 2,000 Refugees Who Fled Myanmar Air Strikes 2021-03-30

Government says at least 2,300 returned voluntarily and were not pushed back.

5 Thai Pro-Democracy Protesters Charged with Threatening Queen
5 Thai Pro-Democracy Protesters Charged with Threatening Queen 2021-03-31

Indictments resulted from an incident in October when demonstrators surrounded Queen Suthida’s motorcade.

Thailand: Offering Humanitarian Assistance to Around 1,200 Who Fled Myanmar
Thailand: Offering Humanitarian Assistance to Around 1,200 Who Fled Myanmar 2021-04-02

For second day in a row, Thai foreign ministry strongly urges neighboring nation’s junta to exercise restraint.

Thailand Has Told Myanmar to Reduce Violence, PM Says
Thailand Has Told Myanmar to Reduce Violence, PM Says 2021-04-07

Indonesia and Britain “appalled” by Burmese security forces who have killed nearly 600 pro-democracy protesters since Feb. 1.

Thai Activist on Hunger Strike will not Accept ‘Justice System’
Thai Activist on Hunger Strike will not Accept ‘Justice System’ 2021-04-19

Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak says bail denials hurt his chances to gather evidence of his innocence.

UN Envoy to Meet With ASEAN Leaders on Sidelines of Myanmar Summit
UN Envoy to Meet With ASEAN Leaders on Sidelines of Myanmar Summit 2021-04-21

But the absence of the Thai PM will hobble efforts to influence the junta leader, analysts say.

NGO Hits Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand for Using Coronavirus to Control Media
NGO Hits Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand for Using Coronavirus to Control Media 2021-04-22

Phnom Penh, Hanoi and Bangkok passed vaguely worded media laws during the pandemic that allow them to ban specific content.

Thai Court Grants Bail to 2 Pro-Democracy Activists
Thai Court Grants Bail to 2 Pro-Democracy Activists 2021-04-23

But 18 others charged with violating Thailand’s royal defamation law remain behind bars pending trial.

5 People Die in Spate of Violence in Thai Deep South
5 People Die in Spate of Violence in Thai Deep South 2021-04-26

Commander said deaths of three family members and a policeman in recent days could be retaliation for suspected militant's killing.

Thailand Evacuates Villagers from Border after Karen Rebels Attack Burmese Army Outpost
Thailand Evacuates Villagers from Border after Karen Rebels Attack Burmese Army Outpost 2021-04-27

About 450 Thai villages are moved away after fighting erupts near the frontier with Karen state.

Myanmar Parallel Govt Rejects Talks with Junta before Political Prisoners are Freed
Myanmar Parallel Govt Rejects Talks with Junta before Political Prisoners are Freed 2021-04-28

Leaders want ASEAN members and other nations to recognize the National Unity Government as legitimate.

Thai PM’s Consolidation of Powers Akin to Second Coup, Opposition Says
Thai PM’s Consolidation of Powers Akin to Second Coup, Opposition Says 2021-04-29

Prayuth Chan-o-cha needs more powers to control rising coronavirus infections, government says.

Thai Pro-Democracy Activist on Hunger Strike Hospitalized
Thai Pro-Democracy Activist on Hunger Strike Hospitalized 2021-04-30

Parit Chiwarak’s mother shaved her head to protest court’s decision to deny bail on Lese-Majeste charges.

Myanmar Fighting, Political Strife Swell Refugee Ranks, Affect Neighboring States
Myanmar Fighting, Political Strife Swell Refugee Ranks, Affect Neighboring States 2021-04-30

Civilians have fled to Thailand while Bangladesh has beefed up patrols to stop influx of Rohingya.

Thai Court: Cabinet Member Can Serve Despite Australian Drug Conviction
Thai Court: Cabinet Member Can Serve Despite Australian Drug Conviction 2021-05-05

Thammanat Prompao denied 2019 reports that he was involved in a heroin deal in the 1990s.

Thai Court Grants Bail to Pro-Democracy Activist on Hunger Strike
Thai Court Grants Bail to Pro-Democracy Activist on Hunger Strike 2021-05-11

Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak and a second activist, Chaiamorn “Ammy” Kaewwiboonpan, flashed three-finger salutes to supporters upon their release.

Editor, Activists Urge Release of Journalists Arrested in Thailand after Fleeing Myanmar
Editor, Activists Urge Release of Journalists Arrested in Thailand after Fleeing Myanmar 2021-05-11

Rights and press groups urge authorities not to deport the Democratic Voice of Burma reporters.

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