Thailand urges rapid conclusion to EU trade talks
by Thai PBS World May 20, 2026 The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has urged Thailand to fast-track its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, warning […]
Thailand’s govt pushes for ‘Chud Thai’ UNESCO status, new World Heritage listing
by Thai PBS World Sat, May 23, 2026 Thailand is pushing hard to have ‘Chud Thai’, the knowledge, craftsmanship and practices of Thai national costume, recognised as a global cultural […]
Laos Targets Nearly 10 Million Trees in Nationwide Reforestation Plan
By Phoudasack Vongsay The Laotian Times Thu, May 21, 2026 Green karst peaks seen from the top of Mount Nam Xay a sunny morning with fog Vang Vieng. (Picture by […]
Cambodia Gears Up for Trade Talks to Expand Global Access
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess Thu, May 21, 2026 Senior minister in charge of Special Missions Sok Siphana gives a speech during a national consultation workshop on May 20. Photo: Sok […]
Indonesia – Bangka Island’s Hidden Gem: Glamping and Grape Picking
Silvy Riana PutriTEMPO.CO May 17, 2026 BANGKA ISLAND – Bangka Island offers more than just beaches. A new destination has emerged in the Pesona Bay area of Tanjung Pesona Beach, Sungailiat. […]
Cambodia – Young Bunong Woman Uses Her Voice to Preserve Culture and Empower Girls
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM Sam At Rachana, a member of the Bunong Indigenous community. (Moeurn Makthong / ThmeyThmey Digital Media) PHNOM PENH – Sam At […]
Cambodia–Thailand OCA tensions expose ASEAN governance gaps, notes former diplomat
Raksmey Hong The Phnom Pen Post Sat, May 16, 2026 Former Cambodian diplomat Pou Sothirak addresses the “Cambodia-Thailand Maritime Overlapping Claims Area (OCA): Issues and Consequences” dialogue at the AmCam […]
Environment Ministry lauds success of ‘Clean Cambodia’ campaign, claim 7M participants
The Phnom Penh Post Fri, May 15, 2026 The Ministry of Environment announced on Friday, May 15, that its nationwide “Clean Cambodia, Khmer Can Do It” campaign has achieved major […]
A Cambodian Teen Takes the Diplomatic Stage for a Day as German Ambassador
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess Fri, May 8, 2026 Norakvattey is a 19-year-old law student who took on the role of the German Ambassador to Cambodia for a day. Photo: Moeurn […]
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