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Thailand Drops Casino Legalization Plans After PM Suspended

AFP - Thailand's cabinet on 8 July dropped a bill to legalize casino gambling, a flagship project of the faltering ruling party, which last week saw its prime minister suspended from office. The so-called "entertainment complex" bill was a key plank for the Pheu Thai party, aiming to legalize casinos...

Marco Rubio to Attend ASEAN Meeting in First Asia Trip

AFP - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first trip to...

Laos, Thailand, Myanmar Faces Arsenic Contamination in Mekong River

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has confirmed arsenic contamination exceeding international safety standards across...

Lao Man Arrested in Thailand for Producing, Selling Child Abuse Content

Thai police arrested a 20-year-old Lao national on 6 July at a resort in...

Hun Sen Calls for Halt to Thai Imports and Film Screenings Amid Renewed Tensions

Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen has called for an immediate suspension of the import...

International Traffic Soars to New Heights at Laos-China Border

Mohan Port on China’s border with Laos has reported a significant surge in international passenger traffic this year, according to data released by Chinese...

World Risk Poll Indicates Southeast Asians Feel More Prepared Than Most to Face Disaster

BY Najma Sambul/ABC News - Southeast Asia is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world, but a new study shows people living there...

Thai Constitutional Court Rules Srettha Thavisin’s Ministerial Status Invalid Over Ethical Reasons

The Thai Constitutional Court has ruled out Srettha Thavisin as the Thai Prime Minister.  The ruling, on 14 August, followed a petition from 40 senators...

Thai Court Dissolves Progressive Move Forward Party

Thailand's Constitutional Court has ruled to dissolve the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), over its campaign to amend a royal insults law that protects...

Laos, Vietnam to Enhance Disaster Preparedness with Digital Innovation

Laos and Vietnam have formalized agreements to enhance disaster management capabilities by establishing data and communication centers. This initiative was solidified during a meeting on...

World Bank Suggests Steep Alcohol Tax for Vietnam Amid Rising Health Concerns

The World Bank has recommended that Vietnam adopt a 155 percent special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages, warning that the country's rising alcohol-related deaths...