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Thais crack down on financial crime; Chinese suspects in focus

Thais crack down on financial crime; Chinese suspects in focus

The latest round of arrests follows a sweep against Russian operators in May.

Myanmar parents fight for their children’s right to learn in Thailand

Myanmar parents fight for their children’s right to learn in Thailand

The Thai government should support the educational rights of migrant children in the country, advocates and experts say.

Still recovering from flooding, Malaysia, Thailand prepare for new storms

Still recovering from flooding, Malaysia, Thailand prepare for new storms

Thousands were forced to evacuate as heavy rains killed over two dozen people.

Thailand summons Myanmar envoy, demands release of fishermen

Thailand summons Myanmar envoy, demands release of fishermen

The neighbors have disputed regions along their land and sea borders.

A cook at the Kah Yah Khao Yum restaurant in Yarang district, Pattani province, southern Thailand, prepares a serving of nasi kerabu containing seasonings, budu sauce, fried fish, toasted coconut and vegetables, Nov. 25, 2024.

In Thailand’s far south, nasi kerabu is much more than a dish

The salad specialty, nestled on a bed of blue rice, is iconic to the region’s Malay Muslim culture.

Thailand summons Myanmar envoy, demands release of fishermen

Thailand summons Myanmar envoy, demands release of fishermen

The neighbors have disputed regions along their land and sea borders.

Detained fishermen on the Sor Charoenchai 8 under guard of Myanmar officials in an undated photo.

Myanmar to release four Thai fishermen detained after shooting, Thais say

2024-12-06

The neighbors have several areas of dispute on their land and sea borders.

China’s President Xi Jinping (left) and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa (right) listen as Russia’s President Vladimir Putin speaks at the BRICS Plus meeting during the summit of the economic bloc that comprises Brazil, India, China and South Africa, which was held in Kazan, Russia, Oct.24, 2024.

Trump’s warning to BRICS on US dollar adds to SE Asia’s worries

2024-12-04

Region already fears Washington taxing its imports, and aligning with China-led bloc may cause tariff overload, analysts say.

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Educational opportunities for Burmese migrant children

Military-backed parties still meddling in Thai politics: Zachary Abuza

Military-backed parties still meddling in Thai politics: Zachary Abuza

Thai sex workers demand legitimacy