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Thailand’s Cannabis Legalization: Navigating Challenges and UncertaintiesThailand’s Cannabis Legalization: Navigating Challenges and Uncertainties

Thailand’s Cannabis Legalization: Navigating Challenges and Uncertainties

Thailand's journey toward marijuana legalization has been met with challenges and uncertainties, casting doubts on the potential success of its…

June 9, 2023
Phuket: Kazakh man detained for shooting RussianPhuket: Kazakh man detained for shooting Russian

Phuket: Kazakh man detained for shooting Russian

A Kazakh man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting and injuring a Russian man in a gun attack in…

June 8, 2023
Australian Man Involved in Drunken Rampage in Indonesia Released From JailAustralian Man Involved in Drunken Rampage in Indonesia Released From Jail

Australian Man Involved in Drunken Rampage in Indonesia Released From Jail

An Australian man who was arrested in Indonesia for an alleged drunken rampage has been released from jail following legal…

June 7, 2023
Thailand Seizes Passport of Chinese ReporterThailand Seizes Passport of Chinese Reporter

Thailand Seizes Passport of Chinese Reporter

Thailand, a Southeast Asian country, has seized the passport of a female Chinese journalist over bribery allegations. The journalist identified…

May 31, 2023
Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration Foils Attempted Sex Trafficking, Prevents Victims from Leaving for SingaporePhilippines’ Bureau of Immigration Foils Attempted Sex Trafficking, Prevents Victims from Leaving for Singapore

Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration Foils Attempted Sex Trafficking, Prevents Victims from Leaving for Singapore

The Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against sex trafficking by foiling an…

May 30, 2023
Malaysia’s Anti-Graft Agency Pursues 1MDB Fugitive Jho Low in MacauMalaysia’s Anti-Graft Agency Pursues 1MDB Fugitive Jho Low in Macau

Malaysia’s Anti-Graft Agency Pursues 1MDB Fugitive Jho Low in Macau

Malaysia's anti-graft agency is ramping up its efforts to locate and apprehend Jho Low, a fugitive at the center of…

May 30, 2023
Thai Authorities Seize Ton of Crystal Methamphetamine Bound for International DistributionThai Authorities Seize Ton of Crystal Methamphetamine Bound for International Distribution

Thai Authorities Seize Ton of Crystal Methamphetamine Bound for International Distribution

Thai authorities have dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking operations with a major drug bust resulting in the seizure…

May 30, 2023
Indonesian Papua Separatists Threaten Hostage Execution to Secure TalksIndonesian Papua Separatists Threaten Hostage Execution to Secure Talks

Indonesian Papua Separatists Threaten Hostage Execution to Secure Talks

Tensions have escalated in Indonesia's Papua province as a separatist group threatens to execute a New Zealand hostage unless their…

May 27, 2023
Malaysian Regulator Cracks Down on Huobi’s Alleged Illegal ActivitiesMalaysian Regulator Cracks Down on Huobi’s Alleged Illegal Activities

Malaysian Regulator Cracks Down on Huobi’s Alleged Illegal Activities

In a recent development, the regulatory authority in Malaysia has reportedly issued an order to cryptocurrency exchange Huobi, directing it…

May 23, 2023
Risks Mount for Student Media in Indonesia, Press Freedom at StakeRisks Mount for Student Media in Indonesia, Press Freedom at Stake

Risks Mount for Student Media in Indonesia, Press Freedom at Stake

Student media in Indonesia is grappling with increasing risks and hurdles as they strive to fulfill their role as independent…

May 22, 2023