Opium cultivation surges since Myanmar military seized power: UN | Drugs News
Opium poppy cultivation has surged in Myanmar since the military seized power in 2021, reversing a steady decline that was
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Thailand
Thai police seize 1.1 tonnes of crystal meth in less than a week | Drugs News
Large hauls of crystal meth were smuggled inside tea and coffee packages and hidden in secret compartments of vehicles. Police
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Taiwanese pray ‘just to be safe’ as Year of the Rabbit nears | Arts and Culture News
Taipei, Taiwan – Preparing for the Lunar New Year is a busy time for people like Ms Lin, a 58-year-old
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What is the Lunar New Year? Traditions and celebrations explained | Arts and Culture News
More than a billion people from around the world are about to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the arrival
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India urged to close airspace to Myanmar warplanes after attacks | Conflict News
Fortify Rights said Myanmar’s air force ‘dropped bombs on both sides of the Myanmar-India border’ in raids this week. India
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Thai army kills 5 suspected drug smugglers near ‘Golden Triangle’ | Drugs News
Almost 500,000 methamphetamine pills were found after a clash between Thai forces and suspected smugglers in Thailand’s north. The Thai
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ExxonMobil to sell stake in Thai business for $603m | Economy
Bangchak says purchase of controlling stake in Esso Thailand to be completed in second half of 2023. Thailand’s energy conglomerate
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Thailand makes U-turn on COVID vaccination rule for visitors | Coronavirus pandemic News
Health minister says checking vaccinations was inconvenient and a panel of health experts had agreed to withdraw the new rule.
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Tried of the grind, China’s well-off eye slower pace in Thailand | Business and Economy
Pattaya, Thailand – Xiaohongshu, China’s answer to Instagram, is abuzz with the benefits of emigrating to Thailand. In videos on
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Myanmar’s military honours anti-Muslim monk, frees prisoners | Rohingya News
Wirathu has long been known for his ultra-nationalist, anti-Muslim rhetoric, particularly against Myanmar’s Rohingya. An ultranationalist monk in Myanmar, who
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