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Malaysia declares Covid state of emergency amid political turmoil
King grants lengthy state of emergency that critics say will help prime minister’s precarious coalition evade …
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UN expert urges Thailand to stop targeting protesters with royal insult law
Students among those who could face long sentences under sweeping lese-majesty law Thailand’s authorities must…
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Philippines: mother and son murder by police officer ignites calls for change
Incident intensifies criticism of President Duterte, accused of allowing police to act with impunityThe brazen…
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Thailand begins Covid testing blitz after biggest ever surge in cases
Migrant workers heavily affected by outbreak centred on Central Shrimp Market around 45km from BangkokThailand…
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Cruise, pray, love: Thais offered matchmaking river trips to holy sites
Single people invited on free tour with fortune-teller in attempt to boost Covid-stricken travel sectorCoronav…
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Migrant worker at Malaysian medical glove manufacturer dies of Covid-19
Nepali man is first known fatality at biggest global producer Top Glove, accused of failing to protect workers…
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Thai protesters march to royal guard barracks in Bangkok
Pro-democracy rallies have raised pressure on Thailand’s royalty and army in past weekThousands of protesters …
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Giant rubber ducks become symbol of Thai pro-democracy rallies
Inflatables taken on marches to mock authorities protect protesters from police violenceOn the frontline of Th…
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Pro-democracy movement draws thousands in Bangkok
Mostly student protesters demand dissolution of parliament, with some calling for reforms to the monarchyAt le…
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‘Let’s do karaoke!’: Bangkok nightlife eases out of lockdown
The city’s bars, clubs and even massage parlours are beginning to buzz again but the absence of tourists is ta…
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Cambodia tourism chiefs call for end to Covid-19 healthcare and funeral deposit
Government has said all foreign arrivals have to pay $3,000 to cover potential coronavirus costsCoronavirus – …
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Myanmar blocks hundreds of news sites and threatens editor with life in jail
Fears abuses may go unreported after journalist arrest under terrorism laws for interview with rebel group Ara…
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Mass monkey brawl highlights coronavirus effect on Thailand tourism
Fewer visitors mean less food for troops of wild monkeys at Prang Sam YodThe coronavirus outbreak has left Tha…
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Thai court dissolves opposition party Future Forward
Sixteen of its leaders banned for 10 years after it is ruled to have received illegal loanOne of Thailand’s mo…
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Thailand steps up coronavirus measures amid anger at handling
Government accused of prioritising tourism with thousands visiting from WuhanCoronavirus - live updatesThailan…