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Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

Residents in the East Java province of Indonesia have scattered flowers and paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake

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Residents mark 20th anniversary of Indonesia mud volcano eruption that swallowed up entire villages

Residents in the East Java province of Indonesia have scattered flowers and paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake

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‘Essentially diving in coffee’: Australian diver among team rushing to rescue people trapped in flooded Laos cave

Josh Richards joins international mission to help five found alive and search for missing divers, with one person extracted successfully

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Rescuers work to drain flooded Laos cave to free 5 villagers and search for 2 still missing

Rescuers in Laos are trying to drain water from a flooded cave to free five villagers trapped for more than a week

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Agoda Recommends Destinations with Water Parks Worth Traveling For

SINGAPORE, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers looking to beat the summer heat can find refreshing escapes with digital travel platform Agoda's recommendations for destinations featuring water parks in Asia. These locations promise family fun for all ages, offering a splash of excitement and relaxation. Water parks appeal to a…

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Kings of Asean: Buriram win it again

Buriram United secured back‑to‑back Shopee Cup titles on Wednesday night, overturning an early deficit to defeat Selangor 2‑1 in the second leg and 3‑1 on aggregate at Buriram Stadium.

Bangkok Post

16 throw hat in ring for governor post

A total of 16 candidates officially entered the race for Bangkok governor on Thursday as registration for the gubernatorial and city council elections opened ahead of the June 28 voting day.

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Wat Pho marks Vesak Day with Sri Lanka, Nepal

The embassies of Sri Lanka and Nepal in Thailand, in collaboration with Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, jointly hosted celebrations on Thursday for International Vesak Day 2026, marking the global observance recognised by Unesco and the United Nations.

Bangkok Post

Where to Find Malaysia’s Majestic Beaches, Secret Snorkelling Spots and Opulent Overwater Bungalows

Everything you need to plan your dream trip

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Five people have been found trapped in a flooded cave in Laos. How will divers get them out?

Rescuers say extraction efforts complicated by low oxygen supplies, dark and narrow spaces, plus more rain

The Guardian - AU

Treacherous rescue still awaits Laos cave survivors

Rescuers say they are elated to have found survivors who have been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week but caution that it will be difficult to extract them.

Bangkok Post

Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets

Amid intense competition among Asian countries to attract the Chinese market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out its "NEXT" marketing strategies for fiscal 2027 to reduce dependence on certain short-haul markets.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok's Ari plays host to ThinkFest 2026

Everyone is invited to walk, eat, listen, watch, shop, join workshops and rediscover a new version of themselves in Bangkok's Ari neighbourhood during "ThinkFest 2026 – Everybody Changes", which is running daily from 11am to 9pm, from tomorrow until Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Feast for the senses

Last year, I stifled my appetite to avoid missing an acrobatic opening performance for the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) against the backdrop of noisy hawker stalls at Bedok Town Square. Only when it ended on a high note did I manage to get some food late at night.…

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Ask shippers about the Land Bridge

I do not understand the debate over the feasibility of the Land Bridge project (LB). Opponents cite one study concluding the project is not feasible and therefore not worthwhile.

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Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stays for Brits Amid Foreign Crime Crackdown

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for British tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime, impacting travel plans and requiring new visa arrangements.

The Independent UK

5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found alive, rescuers say

Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive

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5 of 7 people trapped in Laos cave found alive

Five of the seven people trapped in a flooded cave for a week in Laos were found alive on Wednesday afternoon, Lao and Thai rescuers said.

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Gen Z has discovered park aerobics

Going to Lumphini Park at 6pm on a weekday would have seemed deeply uncool three years ago to the demographic now filling it. The aerobics, specifically. The coordinated arm movements, the instructor on a raised platform, the music sitting somewhere between mall PA system and provincial wedding reception. This was,…

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Agoda Recommends Top Destinations for Dragon Boat Festival 2026

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda highlights unique destinations to experience the Dragon Boat Festival in 2026. Falling on 19 June this year, this traditional festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, and commemorates ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan. The festival…

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Habitual malpractice caused fatal crane collapse on train: ministry

Multiple safety issues overlooked prior to accident that killed 31 people in Korat

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Songkhla demands aid schemes after flood

Amid a slump in Malaysian tourists and an uneven recovery from last year's severe floods, Songkhla tourism operators are calling for stimulus measures such as soft loans, land tax cuts, new tourism events, and eased entry at land checkpoints, with the cabinet set to convene in the province in June.

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Thunder Castle ready for final strike

Thai champions Buriram United are back at full strength, and the timing could not have been more critical.

Bangkok Post

Mangrove, oyster concerns shadow coastal road plan

TRAT: Local residents have raised concerns that a proposed coastal highway could damage mangrove forests and threaten oyster-farming livelihoods, despite government claims the project would boost tourism and the local economy.

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Rescuers ‘not far away’ from 7 trapped in Laos cave

A rescue team racing to save seven people trapped for days in a cave in Laos is getting closer to reaching them, the head of the operation said, after breaking through 15 metres of obstacles in a ‌day.

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