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Optimus Prime Statue Sparks Spiritual Craze in Bangkok

In mid-February devotees were filmed flocking at a new spiritual trend spot in Bangkok, Thailand. The group paid religious-like respect to a massive statue of Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots from the Transformers franchise.  The statue, constructed using second-hand spare parts worth approximately THB 100,000 (around USD 2,987),...

Three Lao Women Caught Crossing into Thailand After Escaping Myanmar Scam Hub

On 18 February, Thai authorities apprehended five Lao and Thai women who illegally crossed...

Largest Urban Rail Transit Project in Thailand Nears Completion

The double-track railway project between Lop Buri and Pak Nam Pho in Thailand is...

Myanmar Returns First Batch of Chinese Scam Workers to Thailand

AFP - On 20 February, Myanmar handed over the first batch of hundreds of...

Cambodia PM calls for ‘peaceful’ resolution to border temple row

AFP-Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called on Wednesday for a "peaceful" resolution to a...

H&M Opens First Store in Cambodia

The first H&M clothing retailer opened in Phnom Penh last week with a celebration that featured celebrities and discounts. The Sweden-based franchise offers men’s,...

Myanmar-Thai Bridge Bombed, Interrupting Trade

A concrete bridge between Myanmar’s Myawaddy and Thailand’s Mae Sot was bombed on 11 March by an anti-junta group. The Nation Thailand reports that...

Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand Open to Free, Independent Travel

Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand have opened their countries to free, independent travel with a minimum of restrictions. Vietnam’s Ministry of Health announced this week that...

Rice Prices Rise in Asia Amid Stockpiling, Conflict

Global events including lockdowns and conflict have pushed rice prices upward across Asia. Rice prices in Asia rose this week on account of several situations,...

Myanmar to Accept Thai Baht as Currency Weakens

Myanmar is to accept the Thai Baht as currency for border trade amid fears over the strength of the US Dollar and the effect...

Thai Snap Election Proposed for November

Elections could be held in Thailand later this year as a result of a proposed dissolution of the Thai parliament. Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand,...