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Report Two Decades On, British Man’s Disappearance in Thailand Remains Unsolved
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Report Foreigner's Pet Cockroach Sparks Humorous Clash in Thailand
I wonder how the cockroach felt about all this. Does it even realise it's a pet? Did it's deranged 'owner' have a name for it, perhaps Rocky the Roach. I can't even begin to imagine the reaction of any restaurant if they went out together for a meal. -
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Travel Pattaya Faces Mixed Reactions Amid Decline in Chinese Tourists
Well Pattaya was getting 15 to 20k arrivals previously so they weren't just there for the women, and the Chinese for the most part are not a particularly heavy clientele for the industry. There are so many other factors that work here including the Chinese government encouraging its citizens not to travel abroad, and instead encouraging domestic travel, which has has exploded. -
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Report Drunk Tourist's Nude Stroll Shocks Phuket Locals and Sparks Debate
Pictures courtesy of Amarin TV A video of an inebriated foreign tourist walking stark naked through the streets of Phuket has sparked outrage and debate among locals and netizens. The incident, captured on 29th April 2025 and shared via the Facebook page "โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต," features the tourist casually wandering down Rattanakosin 200-Year Road in Phuket’s Mueang district, striking poses reminiscent of a fashion runway and seemingly unconcerned with his surroundings. The bizarre behaviour has prompted a flurry of online discussions, with many questioning the implications of Thailand’s visa-free entry policy. Some users have voiced concerns that the policy could be attracting a larger number of tourists who do not respect local values and are more prone to causing disturbances. The footage drew mixed reactions. Some commenters speculated about the legal consequences, wondering if such acts of public indecency would prompt criminal charges. Others responded with humour, suggesting comical methods to prevent such behaviour, such as using a slingshot to fend off indecent tourists. Eyewitnesses recounted that the tourist had emerged nude from a nearby hotel and proceeded to make his way along the road with little regard for the attention he attracted. This incident has led to broader discussions about the quality of tourists visiting Thailand and whether the liberal visa policy is inviting unruly visitors. Local authorities have yet to confirm whether any action will be taken against the tourist, but the incident has undoubtedly put a spotlight on the issues of tourist conduct and immigration policies in the country. The situation prompts a larger dialogue on how Thailand can balance attracting international visitors while maintaining public decency and order. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin TV 2025-04-29 -
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Myanmar’s Free Press at Risk After US Funding Freeze
The Irrawaddy Myanmar’s embattled independent media faces a fresh crisis as US funding cuts threaten to silence vital news outlets already battered by military repression. In January, a sweeping executive order signed by former President Donald Trump froze US foreign assistance, abruptly halting an estimated US$268 million in global grants — a move that has rippled into one of Southeast Asia’s most fragile media landscapes. Among the casualties are the US Agency for Global Media services, including Voice of America and Radio Free Asia, long seen as lifelines for news in tightly controlled societies. For Myanmar’s independent journalists, already driven into exile by the 2021 military coup, the cuts are a devastating blow. Media organisations such as The Irrawaddy, Mizzima, and Myanmar Now — which together reach millions — have suffered budget losses of up to 35%, with several outlets already forced to close. The situation is especially dire for ethnic media groups serving communities like the Chin and Karen, who are at risk of losing access to news in their native languages. Without sustained funding, experts warn, Myanmar’s junta could soon monopolise information through its state-backed outlets, further isolating dissenting voices. The Independent Press Council of Myanmar and others have scrambled to provide emergency relief, but with rising costs and shrinking donations, sustaining exiled journalists along the Thai border now demands at least US$29,000 per month — a daunting figure without international intervention. In response, Myanmar’s media community is pivoting towards new funding strategies, from building subscription models to launching crowdfunding efforts. Yet these solutions take time, and many fear they will not bridge the immediate gap left by the withdrawal of US support. The loss of American backing marks a wider retreat from global press freedom efforts, undermining Washington’s credibility at a time when authoritarian regimes are tightening their grip. Without urgent action from new donors, the survival of independent journalism in Myanmar — and elsewhere — hangs precariously in the balance. -2025-04-29
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