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Thai Authorities Discover 85 Bodies Allegedly Linked to Controversial Monk-Led Cult

Thai authorities have uncovered 85 human bodies at three locations in Thailand’s Phichit and Kamphaeng Phet provinces. The bodies are allegedly linked to a monk-led cult accused of improperly handling donated cadavers. The most recent discovery occurred on 26 November, when 32 bodies were found at Wat Pa Sriwilai in Phichit’s...

Thai Court Issues Warrant for Healthcare Mogul Over Fraud Linked to Laos, Vietnam

Thailand’s Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on 22 November for Boon Vanasin, a Thai...

ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in...

ASEAN Youth Organization Successfully Opened the ASEAN Youth Conference 2024

The ASEAN Youth Organization (AYO) proudly hosted the Opening Ceremony of the 7th ASEAN...

Lao Bodybuilders Shine at World Championship, Claim Two Gold Medals

Two Lao bodybuilders, Chintana Khambounheuang and Khamla Samavong, each won a gold medal at...

Thai Court Acquits 5 Who Were Accused of Blocking Queen’s Motorcade During 2020 Protests

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand on Wednesday acquitted a student activist and four other people of impeding the motorcade of the country’s...

Economic Woes, Unemployment, Labor Shortages Raised at Laos National Assembly Session

The ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Ninth National Assembly Legislature has seen numerous issues raised to the government, with constituents recommending measures to...

Saysana Group, Lao Government Collaborate on Big Data Management Feasibility Study

Saysana Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a national...

2,700 People Tricked Into Working for Cybercrime Syndicates Rescued in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police backed by commandos staged a massive raid on Tuesday and said they rescued more than 2,700 workers from...

Myanmar’s Military Intervention Sparks Fear of Third Forex Rate 

Myanmar’s military government has been cracking down on the unofficial foreign exchange market to prevent further depreciation of Myanmar Kyat (MMK). But amidst all...

How Starbucks Foundation and Planet Water Foundation Brought Clean Water to School in Laos

Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right, but for many people around the world, it is still a challenge. According to...