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Malaysia’s Anthony Loke pitches alternative route to China via pan-Asian rail

The Malaysian transport minister says the transport of goods via high-speed trains to China will help bolster regional supply chains.

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Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Photo: SCMP

Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?

Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel.

Future-proofing rice: how Asia’s farmers are innovating against climate odds

From India to Vietnam, a new wave of innovation is transforming traditional rice farming into a resilient and eco-friendly industry.

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Recap | Michelle Yeoh opens up, Thai monkeys run riot: 5 latest Asia news stories

From star’s candid reflections on infertility to North Korea’s potential troop deployment in Ukraine, read more of our latest news from Asia.

Michelle Yeoh, offering candid reflections on infertility and acceptance, said she has no regrets. Photo: AP

200 monkeys run riot in Thailand, forcing police to barricade their own station

The primates broke free from enclosures and descended upon the town of Lopburi, causing chaos and prompting authorities to use food to lure them away.

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Southeast Asia is the new Singles’ Day battleground as lustre fades in China

Promotions from Chinese e-commerce platforms are infiltrating people’s lives across the region, where e-commerce is seeing explosive growth.

Trump win sparks bitcoin boom across Asia: ‘it rises above the chaos’

With bitcoin prices surging, Asia’s digital asset entrepreneurs see new opportunities under Trump 2.0.

Speakers during a panel discussion at the Devcon 7 in Bangkok on November 15. Photo: EFDevcon / Twitter

Rohingya smugglers deported from South Korea to Thailand after 5-year manhunt

The arrests expose the human trafficking crisis in Thailand, and the need for better protections for Rohingya refugees.

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Two Thai fugitives, accused of leading 24 Rohingya refugees to their deaths in a harrowing human trafficking case, have been deported back to Thailand. Photo: Shutterstock

Clemency bid gathers steam for Thai trans woman jailed in Malaysia for drugs

Advocates claim the country’s justice system is uneven, with comparisons to swift halved sentence for former prime minister Najib.

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‘Life is easier’: calm returns to chaotic Thai city battling monkey menace

Hundreds of macaques that wreaked havoc and scared residents have been sterilised and put in cages, restoring peace and improving business.

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Asia-Pacific to see slowing economic growth amid trade tensions: Apec

Protectionism ‘harms economic relations’ among 21 member countries, group’s report says, as unease rises over Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Peruvian President Dina Boluarte waves at the government palace in Lima on November 12, 2024. Peru is hosting this year’s summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, an intergovernmental group that promotes free trade. Photo: Reuters

Thailand adds extra holidays to boost tourism, aims to top pre-pandemic numbers

In 2025, Thailand will add two public holidays and extend the New Year break to boost tourism and the economy.

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People visit the Golden Mount Temple at Wat Saket, an Ayutthaya-era Buddhist shrine, during sunset in Bangkok. Photo: AFP

Thai drama sparks anger over cat being sedated to portray poisoning

The scene in Mae Yua, or The Empress of Ayodhaya, has led to accusations of animal cruelty and a probe by Thai authorities.

Opinion | Trump tariffs 2.0 will make Asian manufacturing great

The prospect of sweeping tariffs should drive an evolution towards a ‘China+n’ model, with more Asian countries moving up the value chain.

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With Trump’s victory, Malaysia sees more interest from Chinese firms to relocate

US president-elect Donald Trump has pledged to slap 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods during his campaign trail.

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Former US president Donald Trump speaks at an agricultural policy event in Smithton, Pennsylvania, on September 23. Photo: Reuters

Review | My Boo: gamer falls for beautiful ghost in Thai romcom on Netflix

Starring Sutthirak ‘Gee’ Subvijitra and Maylada Susri (Bow), My Boo is best as an unabashed romance as much of the humour misses the mark.

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Thai woman finds surgical needle left in vagina after 18 years of pain

Suture needle cannot be removed by doctors, procedure has been postponed three times because it has shifted within her body.

Halal pet food: meat-ing the needs of Southeast Asia’s Muslim ‘pawrents’

Southeast Asia’s growing cohort of Muslim pet owners are prioritising halal options.

Domestic longhairs belonging to Malaysian cat owner Yana Zulkarnain. Photo: Yana Zulkarnain

‘Change is coming’: will Southeast Asia have to abandon universal healthcare?

Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.

Mounting healthcare challenges have raised fears of a creeping privatisation as overstretched and underfunded state facilities seek new revenue streams. Photo: Shutterstock

Bangkok shrine bombing suspect acquitted

Southeast Asia’s e-commerce gold rush draws Chinese giants

The region’s e-commerce market is set to double by 2030, a new report finds.

‘I’m glad it is over’: Thai woman acquitted over 2015 blast that killed 20

Wanna Suansan was accused of aiding the bombers, but a judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove her connection to the suspects.

Wanna Suansan leaves the Bangkok South Criminal Court on Thursday. Photo: AP

‘Make Kelantan Great Again’: Malaysians mock proposal for Thai border wall

The Kelantan state government wants the federal government to fund the wall, which it says is aimed at curbing smuggling and flood waters.

A tower on the Thai side of the border between Thailand and Malaysia. Photo: Hadi Azmi

Thailand’s tourist arrivals could exceed pre-pandemic levels next year

Agoda said visa waiver schemes and the country’s popularity among repeat visitors to boost the tourism-reliant economy.

Hong Kong polo community out to change perception of it as a ‘rich man’s sport’

They say the sport, which is no more expensive than golf or skiing, has been around a long time but not much has been done to popularise it.

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The latest news, in-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion about Thailand.
Capital
Bangkok
Head of State
King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Head of Government
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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