Scamming Centers in Myanmar Raided
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the opening of scamming centers in Southeast Asian countries have been on the rise. Despite their prevalence these past five years, the Myanmar government recently Read More …
Month: October 2025
The Eleven Rings of Southeast Asia’s Peace Treaty
It’s not quite the Olympics, but it’s just as symbolic, serving as a powerful display of Southeast Asia’s spirit, resilience, and identity! In December 2025, Thailand will host the thirty-third Read More …
“Region Quits Tobacco”: Southeast Asia Drops Smoking Rates by 40%
Once home to the world’s heaviest smokers, Southeast Asia has cut tobacco use by over 40% since 2010, especially among men. Public health campaigns, advertising bans, and education have Read More …
Buddhist Monks and Climate Activism in Thailand: Rethinking Detachment and Responsibility
Summary: A growing number of Buddhist monks in Thailand are engaging in environmental activism, organizing tree ordination ceremonies and teaching that protecting the forest is a form of spiritual practice. Read More …
Thailand’s Tourism Comeback and the Meaning of Recovery
After being struck by the pandemic, Thailand’s tourism industry is finally bouncing back. In a recent article from Reuters titled “Thailand targets record 40 million tourists in 2025” (published October Read More …
First Transgender Candidate for Miss Universe Vietnam
Photo Source: PAGEANT Circle On Wednesday, September 24 it was announced who the chosen candidate for 2025 Miss Universe Vietnam: Nguyen Huong Giang, the first transgender contestant to represent Vietnam. Read More …
Unearthing the Past: A Buddha Statue Reunited After Nearly a Century
Alexa, play “Reunited” by Peaches & Herb! Deep in the heart of Cambodia, the ancient temple complex of Angkor is breathing new life into ancient stories. Known around the world Read More …
Thailand’s Supreme Court Sends Thaksin Shinawatra Back to Jail
On September 9, 2025, Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a year in prison. The court ruled that his month-long stay in a police Read More …
Earthquakes and Typhoons in Southeastern Philippines and the Disruption that followed
On the east side of Mindanao Island, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake and a 6.7 magnitude aftershock quake struck its residents, with the quakes being noted as the deadliest in ten Read More …
Vietnam’s New Digital ID System & The Seizure of 86 Million Bank Accounts
As of September 2025, Vietnam has become yet another country to implement a digital ID system. In order to enforce compliance with this new policy, the government has frozen over Read More …