Tag: Southeast Asia
Scrapping Regional Elections: Indonesia President’s Authoritarian Echo
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia has raised eyebrows with his proposal to eliminate one of the country's two national elections in a bid to save costs and streamline the electoral process. This controversial move...
Tourist Electrocuted in Phuket: Safety Tips for Travelers
American Tourist Dies in Phuket Tragedy: Electrical Safety Tips for TravelersTragedy struck in Phuket when a New Yorker tourist lost his life in a shocking incident that unfolded on a seemingly ordinary night out....
31 Thai Boat Crew Members Allegedly Taken into Myanmar
Thai navy patrol vessels recently arrived in Ranong after rescuing crew members from Thai trawlers that were targeted by three Myanmar ships. The Myanmar navy patrol boat opened fire on a group of Thai...
Indonesia’s Plan to Develop 75 GW of Renewable Energy by 2036
Indonesia has set a goal to develop 75 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy with the help of international investors in the next 15 years. This commitment was made by President Prabowo Subianto's climate envoy,...
Policeman Shot Returning from Mosque in Pattani: Incident Details and Updates
A police officer, Pol Capt Abdulhadee Yuerae, was injured in a shooting incident while riding his motorcycle home from a mosque in Yarang district on Monday night. The deputy inspector at Pattani's Mayo police...
C919 Aircraft Manufacturer Expands to Singapore for Southeast Asia Market
China's leading aircraft manufacturer, Comac, has taken a significant step towards expanding its presence in the international aviation market by opening an office in Singapore. This move is part of the company's strategy to...
Search Continues for Missing Korean in Chiang Mai
Authorities in Chiang Mai are working tirelessly to locate a missing Korean man who was last seen entering the Ping River in Muang district. The man, identified as Won Chang, 44, from South Korea,...