The South Korean military admitted to a lapse in its border security. The crossing marked the second embarrassing breach for the country in recent months. ( read original story ...)
Protests Held Across Myanmar Despite UN Fears of Violence
Demonstrators in Myanmar have gathered in their largest numbers so far to protest the military’s seizure of power. ( read original story ...)
Fresh protests in Myanmar as Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Myanmar’s main city Yangon on Wednesday morning to voice their anger against the coup, after a fresh charge was announced against ousted leader Aung ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup: Roads blocked as protesters continue fight
Myanmar's military had also on Tuesday repeated its promise to hold fresh elections and relinquish power, though many protesters remain sceptical. A campaign on social media calling for protesters to ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Coup Protesters Mass Again, Reject Army’s Claim It Has Public Support
Opponents of Myanmar's military coup called for more big protests on Wednesday to show that the army's claim of widespread public support for overthrowing elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and holding ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s top child modelling agent arrested after police discover half a million images of sex abuse
Police in Thailand have arrested a top child modelling agent after a raid at his office allegedly uncovered more than half a million images related to child sexual abuse, involving at least 40 minors ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand losing B250bn per month as vaccine delayed, MP says
Thailand’s economic losses from a slow vaccine rollout are seen at about 250 billion baht a month and the delay undermines a faster recovery from the pandemic blow, according to an opposition lawmaker ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Warns Against App Clubhouse After Monarchy Discussions
Thailand's digital ministry on Wednesday warned Thai users not to break the law on the audio drop-in application Clubhouse, which has rapidly emerged as a platform for discussions of the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Economic Hardship, Coronavirus Push Thailand’s Single Mothers to Make Tough Choices
With a pandemic gutting the economy and a family to feed, Pah - a single mother - works odd jobs by day and sells drinks in Bangkok’s entertainment industry at night, one of an untold number of women ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Losing $8.3 Billion as Vaccine Delayed, Lawmaker Says
Thailand’s economic losses from a slow vaccine rollout is seen at about 250 billion baht ($8.3 billion) a month and the delay undermines a faster recovery from the pandemic blow, according to an ... ( read original story ...)