Indonesia

Indonesia’s shrinking middle class alarms economists

As a result, the economic stability of Southeast Asia’s biggest country is at risk, experts warn.

Thailand

Surge of Myanmar migrants into Thailand comes with grim costs

Risking accidents, exploitation and disease, hundreds of thousands are flocking to Thailand through remote border crossings.

Thailand

Thailand closes 6 schools for Myanmar migrant children in Surat Thani

The closures in the southern province affect 2,000 students and may be followed by inspections of migrant schools in northern Thailand.

Philippines

Philippine Pastor Apollo Quiboloy pleads not guilty to child abuse, trafficking charges

Televangelist’s lawyer seeks hospital arrest for client in Davao City, citing health concerns for 74-year-old preacher.

Pacific

Pacific Islands Forum investigating cyberattack on networks

PIF Secretary General Baron Waqa would not be drawn on reports that Chinese state-sponsored hackers were behind the intrusion.

Thailand

Surge of Myanmar migrants into Thailand comes with grim costs

Risking accidents, exploitation and disease, hundreds of thousands are flocking to Thailand through remote border crossings.

Police shot his brother, who was handing out refreshments in protests in July

The Philippines’ Marcos-Duterte alliance collapses: What’s next?

“Mutelu,” the belief in lucky charms and spiritual objects, is big business in Thailand

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