Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.
Author: RICHARD C. PADDOCK and MUKTITA SUHARTONO
Indonesian Court Acquits Ex-Official Accused of Enslaving Addicts
The ex-regent had been accused of imprisoning hundreds of people under the guise of drug treatment and forcing them to work at his plantation and factory.
Myanmar Arms Dealer Acquitted in Thai Money Laundering Case
U Tun Min Latt was placed under sanctions last year by the United States for supplying drones and aircraft parts to the military regime in Myanmar.
In Indonesia, Democracy or Dynasty?
Critics say that hard-won progress toward democracy in Indonesia has been backsliding under Joko Widodo, a two-term president who was once a political outsider.
4 Years After Thrilling Cave Rescue, Sleepy Park Readies for Onslaught
An unheralded national park in Thailand was the center of global attention when 12 boys were trapped in a cave there. In the wake of major movies about the rescue, the park expects a visitor surge.
Thailand Nightclub Fire Kills at Least 13, Injures Dozens
Witnesses said the flames spread rapidly. A video showed victims running from the building with their clothes ablaze.
Thailand Reopens to Tourists Without Requiring Quarantine
About a fifth of the nation’s economy depends on the vacation industry. Before the pandemic, the country was one of the world’s top destinations, drawing nearly 40 million visitors in 2019.
As Coronavirus Surges in Indonesia, Child Deaths Increase
Hundreds have died from Covid-19 in recent weeks, many of them under the age of 5. National leaders face mounting criticism that they have been unprepared.
Indonesia Extends Restrictions During Eid al-Adha
The country surpassed India and Brazil with the largest number of daily cases in the world, establishing it as an epicenter of the virus.