Sri Lanka crisis: Politicians’ homes set afire, shoot-at-sight orders as protests against govt intensify
The sky is completely overcast. But the Earth below is burning. Quite literally. The tear-drop-shaped Indian Ocean island nation is rapidly descending into chaos. Sri Lanka is going through...
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis leads to protest; Prime minister resigns, and opposition calls for his arrest as inciting violence
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released in April, The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report found that inflation rose to 29.8 percent. Compared to last year's same period, there...
Laos Lifts Entry Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Tourists
Lao PDR has lifted COVID-19 entry restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists, following a drop in coronavirus cases and deaths.
In 2020, there were 80% fewer international visitors to Laos than...
Philippines presidential elections today; Marcos Jr. is likely to win
Some 67 million eligible Filipinos voted for the new president as early as today (May 9), with the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. likely to win this...
Thailand Scores High on Tourist and Food Rankings
Thailand and its cultural assets have earned high marks among the international community during the post-pandemic era, with the government saying it will continue to promote the kingdom’s soft...
WHO Chooses Thailand to Pilot Health Preparedness Review
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Thailand to present its experiences in successfully dealing with COVID-19. The kingdom is now among a handful of nations chosen to pilot...
