Over 240,000 Cyberattacks Target Thai Businesses
BANGKOK – Thailand has emerged as the most targeted country in Southeast Asia for financial phishing attacks, as cybercriminals exploit the region’s rapidly expanding digital economy. A report by global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed that Thai businesses faced more than … Continue reading Over 240,000 Cyberattacks Target Thai Businesses
BMW Golf Cup World Final: Team Vietnam wins
BANGKOK – At the end of an unforgettable week at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in Bangkok, there were only beaming faces to be seen at the concluding gala dinner. Among the winners of the largest international tournament series … Continue reading BMW Golf Cup World Final: Team Vietnam wins
Singapore: International Arrivals Set to Break Records
SINGAPORE – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest … Continue reading Singapore: International Arrivals Set to Break Records
Former President Duterte arrives at the ICC in The Hague
MANILA/THE HAGUE – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in the Netherlands today, having been taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. He was arrested in Manila on March 11, 2025, upon his arrival … Continue reading Former President Duterte arrives at the ICC in The Hague
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested
MANILA – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila today, March 11, upon his arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, following his return from Hong Kong. It is expected that Duterte will be transported to the International … Continue reading Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested
ASEAN Summit with China and Arab Gulf States
KUALA LUMPUR – The geopolitical chessboard in Asia is being reconfigured as Malaysia, holding the 2025 ASEAN presidency, prepares to host a high-stakes summit in May with China and the Arab Gulf states. The move signals a potential shift in … Continue reading ASEAN Summit with China and Arab Gulf States
Thailand Introduces Tourism Tax in winter 2025
BANGKOK – Thailand is set to introduce a new tourism tax, affecting the approximately 800,000 German tourists and millions of other international travelers who visit the country annually. Starting from the winter season of 2025, all foreign tourists will be … Continue reading Thailand Introduces Tourism Tax in winter 2025
Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing
BANGKOK — A Batik Air flight en route from Johor Bahru in Malaysia to Bangkok was engulfed in smoke on February 24, when a power bank ignited inside an overhead luggage compartment, causing panic among hundreds of passengers. The incident … Continue reading Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing
Cambodia Deports 119 Thais in Cyber-Scam Crackdown
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has deported 119 Thai nationals, marking the latest development in a sweeping regional crackdown on illegal cyber-scam operations that have exploited thousands across Southeast Asia. The deportees, comprising 61 men and 58 women, were handed over to … Continue reading Cambodia Deports 119 Thais in Cyber-Scam Crackdown
New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon Visits Vietnam
HANOI – On the evening of February 25, 2025, a plane carrying New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and a high-level delegation landed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, marking the beginning of an official visit to Vietnam. The … Continue reading New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon Visits Vietnam