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Vietnam tightens street food inspections before Lunar New Year, fines up to $115 per violation

Vietnam tightens street food inspections before Lunar New Year, fines up to $115 per violation

As street food demand surges ahead of the Lunar New Year, Vietnam's health ministry has ordered tighter inspections nationwide, warning that unsafe vendors could face fines of up to VND3 million (US$115) and be forced to destroy their products.
Couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage, drinking alcohol in Indonesia

Couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage, drinking alcohol in Indonesia

Indonesia landslide kills at least eight, more than 80 missing

Indonesia landslide kills at least eight, more than 80 missing

Runaway bus rolls through Bangkok after tow cable snaps

Runaway bus rolls through Bangkok after tow cable snaps

A routine tow operation nearly turned into a disaster in Bangkok when a bus with brake problems broke free and rolled through a busy city street.
January 17, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
Thailand crane collapses onto train, killing 32

Thailand crane collapses onto train, killing 32

A crane at a high-speed rail project in Thailand collapsed onto a passenger train on Wednesday and caused it to derail, killing at least 32 people, authorities said.
January 13, 2026 | 11:11 pm PT
Singapore probes transnational baby trafficking ring

Singapore probes transnational baby trafficking ring

The governments of Singapore and Indonesia are coordinating an investigation into allegations of a transnational baby trafficking ring that smuggled newborns into Singapore for adoption.
January 10, 2026 | 12:15 am PT
Human skull falls from ceiling during Thai home renovation, Cambodian worker ID found

Human skull falls from ceiling during Thai home renovation, Cambodian worker ID found

A renovation job at a vacant house in Thailand took a disturbing turn when a human skull fell from the ceiling, with police saying the remains may belong to a Cambodian migrant worker who vanished two years ago.
January 9, 2026 | 04:13 pm PT
Chinese woman lured to Cambodia by lucrative job offer, found homeless

Chinese woman lured to Cambodia by lucrative job offer, found homeless

A Chinese online influencer was found homeless and badly injured in Cambodia after allegedly being lured there by promises of a high-paying job, according to a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Phnom Penh.
January 9, 2026 | 12:33 am PT
Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones

Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones

Thailand's army accused Cambodia on Monday of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border clashes, by flying more than 250 drones over its territory.
December 29, 2025 | 06:15 pm PT
Vietnam contacts Thailand's SEA Games organizers over map error in opening ceremony

Vietnam contacts Thailand's SEA Games organizers over map error in opening ceremony

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has raised the issue of a map error with the organizers of the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand.
December 11, 2025 | 02:33 am PT
Former OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue detained in Bali over alleged adult content shoot with tourists

Former OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue detained in Bali over alleged adult content shoot with tourists

Former OnlyFans content creator Bonnie Blue has been detained in Bali after Indonesian police accused her of filming illegal adult content while traveling around the island with a group of tourists.
December 9, 2025 | 03:14 pm PT
Hanoi to ban gasoline motorbikes during specific hours starting July 2026

Hanoi to ban gasoline motorbikes during specific hours starting July 2026

Hanoi will begin limiting gasoline motorbikes to specific hours from July 2026, rolling out the city's first low-emission zone as part of a phased plan to curb traffic pollution in its busiest districts.
November 27, 2025 | 12:32 am PT
Foreigner shocks Thai town after walking and riding motorcycle unclothed

Foreigner shocks Thai town after walking and riding motorcycle unclothed

A foreign man in Thailand's Kamphaeng Phet Province sparked shock and confusion after locals spotted him walking around completely naked, even riding a motorcycle unclothed.
November 18, 2025 | 03:13 pm PT
$309M in assets seized in Thailand temple embezzlement case

$309M in assets seized in Thailand temple embezzlement case

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has seized more than 10 billion baht (US$309 million) worth of land, vehicles, and other assets in a sweeping corruption probe linked to Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Lopburi Province.
November 14, 2025 | 02:51 pm PT
Timor-Leste joins ASEAN after 14-year campaign

Timor-Leste joins ASEAN after 14-year campaign

Timor-Leste joined the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc as its 11th member state on Sunday, after 14 years of campaigning.
October 25, 2025 | 11:24 pm PT
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