Indonesia to tighten customs checks after report on illegal import of used shoes
A six-month investigation found that 10 pairs of shoes that were donated to a recycling scheme were exported for resale in Indonesia.
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Wild elephant uses trunk to flip passing truck east of Bangkok
It is thought that the elephant was hungry and had decided there might be food inside the truck.
Malaysia’s police monitoring social media for Islamic State propaganda
A Finland based think-tank had identified that IS had launched a media outlet there and dubbed the Al Malaka Media Centre to spread propaganda.
Thai government urged to promote cockfighting to woo tourists
Although cockfighting has deep roots in Thai culture, its appeal has been limited by restrictions, the owner of a cockfighting pit states.
Thailand’s ‘master complainer’ accuses MP of gambling in Parliament
The man said “an informant” gave him the photos and video clip that they were taken while the MP was gambling on a card game with three of his staff.
12,500 free Cathay Pacific tickets to HK snapped up after ‘overwhelming response’
What was supposed to be a seven-day giveaway in Singapore, ended within an hour of being released on March 2.
Thai transgender pioneer weds dashing beau in traditional ceremony
Actress, model and beauty queen Poy Treechada Petcharat married a dashing young businessman from an elite Phuket family on March 1.
2023 Formula E: No more politics, says steering committee deputy
City-owned developer Jakpro revealed previously that representatives from global promoter Formula E Operation had inspected the circuit.
The vanishing catch: How women are suffering in the Mekong Delta
Experts highlight their traditional gender roles and limited education as hindrances to break free from a vicious cycle of vulnerability and precarity.
Drug war victims’ kin tell ICC: Don’t let Philippines government stall probe
Several groups had filed communiques before the court since 2016 accusing then President Rodrigo Duterte and other officials of crimes against humanity.