North Korea is accusing him of bringing Covid-19 across the border. A South Korean news outlet says the 24-year-old man was wanted for questioning over a rape accusation. ( read original story ...)
South Korea says defector who fled to North ‘did not have’ Covid-19
The case has triggered an emergency lockdown in the North, but officials in Seoul say the man had no record of infection or contact ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: Sex education in schools sparks debate over morality
A school textbook exploring the fictional lives of adolescents and sexually active couples has caused a real-world storm. Conservative politicians and monks argue that sex education undermines Burmese ... ( read original story ...)
Cute Anime Character Used In Thailand’s Democracy Protests
Pro-democracy activists in Thailand have been calling for the government’s dissolution. They’ve even roped in the cute Japanese character Hamtaro to help out. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s beach resorts have reopened to domestic tourists. Here’s what guests can expect
Though Thailand remiains closed to international tourists, domestic travel is thriving in destinations within driving distance of Bangkok. Here's how luxury resorts are adapting to Thailand's ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: how Hong Kong and the Hunger Games inspired revolution of our Thais
At the "Bad Student Union", 18-year-old Min harvests complaints received through Twitter and Instagram from pupils across Thailand, decrying how their public school teachers have made them suffer ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 11 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases linked to a hospital
Vietnam on Monday reported 11 new locally transmitted cases of the novel coronavirus, all linked to a hospital in the central province of Danang and including four healthcare workers, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to evacuate 80,000 tourists from Da Nang after three residents contract Covid-19
Vietnam is evacuating 80,000 tourists from the popular resort city of Da Nang after three residents tested positive for coronavirus, the government said. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam evacuates 80,000 tourists amid new Covid-19 cases in Danang
Nation which had been praised for its swift action against coronavirus brings in strict new disease prevention measures after first new infection for 99 days ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to evacuate 80,000 people from Danang after virus outbreak
Vietnam is evacuating 80,000 people, mostly local tourists, from the central tourism hot spot of Danang after three residents tested positive for the coronavirus at the weekend, the government said on ... ( read original story ...)