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After 7 decades, Thai Chinese-language newspaper stops printing

After 7 decades, Thai Chinese-language newspaper stops printing

Online media, fewer readers of traditional Chinese language led to Universal Daily News’ demise.

Thais scrutinized over Cambodian’s murder, Vietnamese, Uyghur detainees

Thais scrutinized over Cambodian’s murder, Vietnamese, Uyghur detainees

Human Rights Watch says Thailand should follow its own laws on not sending people back to risk of torture.

Rubio to lobby Thailand not to deport detained Uyghurs to China

Rubio to lobby Thailand not to deport detained Uyghurs to China

The Florida senator made the pledge during a confirmation hearing for his appointment as top U.S. envoy.

Thai court increases soldier’s sentence to 10 years for killing of civilians

Thai court increases soldier’s sentence to 10 years for killing of civilians

Three villagers were gunned down by an army ranger unit during a 2019 incident on a mountain in the Thai Deep South.

Bodyguard for Vietnamese monk controls his every move

The former security official is minder, manager and press handler for Thich Minh Tue’s pilgrimage to India.

Thai court increases soldier’s sentence to 10 years for killing of civilians

Thai court increases soldier’s sentence to 10 years for killing of civilians

Three villagers were gunned down by an army ranger unit during a 2019 incident on a mountain in the Thai Deep South.

President Donald Trump takes the oath of office in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.

As Trump takes power, defense pick’s ASEAN fumble raises concerns

2025-01-20

Southeast Asian leaders, analysts express hope mixed with concern as U.S. president returns to office.

A funeral service for former Cambodian opposition lawmaker Lim Kimya is held at a Cambodian Buddhist pagoda near Paris, Jan. 16, 2025.

Widow says shooting of former Cambodian lawmaker was ‘definitely political’

2025-01-17

French citizen Lim Ani spoke after a funeral held at a pagoda near Paris for government critic Lim Kimya.

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