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Tripadvisor Warning on Hotel Puts Thailand's Defamation Laws In Spotlight
The extraordinary case isn’t actually that extraordinary in a country where defamation cases can lead to jail time.
Outrage Over Philippine Govt's Typhoon Response as Duterte Cracks Sex Joke in Briefing
Typhoon Vamco brought massive flooding and killed at least 69 people in the country.
Greece Is Weaponizing the Coronavirus Against Refugees
The government blames refugees, who cannot leave their camps, for the spread of the virus.
Homeless Hermit Crabs in Thailand Scramble for Shelter
Large numbers of crustaceans have appeared on a popular beach spot during the pandemic, and there aren't enough shells to go around.
COVID-19 May Bring Japan's Dying Towns Back to Life
For decades, Japan has hoped city-dwellers would help revitalize neglected rural areas. The pandemic may be the answer.
Thai Airways to Fly Over Holy Buddhist Sites to Boost Tourism Amid Pandemic
The Southeast Asian country's national carrier was struggling to make money even before the pandemic.
Rio's Favela Museum Organizes Community and Memorializes Its People
The interdependent culture of Brazilian favelas offer a means of survival.
How 'Death Cafes' Are Surviving the Pandemic
The places were created as a way to talk about mortality. But with death occupying everyone's thoughts, are they still relevant?
Rooster Kills Policeman in Cockfighting Raid Gone Wrong
The accident happened during a crackdown on a cockfighting ring in the Philippines, which has banned the popular sport during the pandemic.
Handcuffed Philippine Activist in Hazmat Suit Buries Baby in Tense Funeral
The tragic case has shocked the Southeast Asian country.
China Leader Xi Jinping Had a Coughing Fit in a Live Speech
The incident comes weeks after US President Donald Trump made global headlines for contracting the coronavirus.
Asian Financial Hubs Hong Kong and Singapore Announce 'Travel Bubble'
No controlled itineraries or quarantine on arrival, like it's 2019.