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Hidden gold treasure found inside 1300-year-old Buddha statue in Thailand shocks archaeologists

Archaeologists in Thailand have reportedly discovered something unusual in an ancient Buddha statue that is said to be centuries old. What seemed like an ordinary historical artefact was found to have a secret collection of gold items within its composition. The discovery is said to be associated with historical religious…

The Times of India

The perfect solo travel guide to Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s concrete jungle capital sees low-key food joints jostle with world-class hotels. Here’s how to make the most of it when travelling alone

Evening Standard

Only wreckage, no tourists: 1,000-year-old Hindu Shiva temple left damaged by Cambodia-Thailand clashes

It has been three months since a ceasefire halted intense fighting between Cambodia and Thailand, but the impact is starkly visible at the Preah Vihear Temple. Built by the Khmer Empire and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the site stands atop a 525-metre cliff in the Dangrek Mountains, overlooking…

The Times of India

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Cambodia-Thailand border clashes leave 1,000-year-old temple in danger of collapse

The southeast Asian countries have been fighting over the Preah Vihear temple on and off for decades

The Independent UK

5 under-the-radar spots for a crowd-free spring escape

Find true escapism in these little-known regions, islands and countries, where tourists are blissfully thin on the ground

Evening Standard

Why wearing traditional dress will always be political

For many on the continent and among the diaspora, navigating multiple identities via cultural attire is a birthright, but it can create some complications

The Guardian - UK

‘Industrial-scale scams’ and a state allegedly ‘co-opted’: What the rise and fall of the Prince group means for Cambodia

Indictment and arrest of Prince Group founder Chen Zhi has sparked questions about scam industry’s alleged ties to political elite, and integrity of government crackdown

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Beyond the beach: exploring Bali’s cultural heartland

Make for sacred Mount Agung to discover the heart and heritage of Indonesia’s most Insta-friendly isle

Marie Claire

It takes a village – the pioneering tourism project breathing new life into India’s mountain communities

Over the past 21 years, Village Ways has been leading low-impact tours of remote communities in the foothills of the Himalayas, supporting traditional ways of life and offering a rare glimpse of pristine landscapes and wildlife

The Guardian - UK

The half-abandoned Japanese island at the heart of tensions with China

Kasasa island, in the Seto Inland Sea, has only seven residents but its fate is strongly intertwined with relations between Tokyo and Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Bali: why it's a place I return to again and again

Evening Standard

Happy Holi 2026: What to know and how the Hindu festival is celebrated

Holi is the Hindu festival of colors, which celebrates love, renewal and rejuvenation

The Independent UK

Aman brings its magic touch to Bangkok

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is the brand’s third city hotel – and one of its best yet

Evening Standard

‘You can’t hide from the invisible’: why Bangkok police make arrests in disguise

Critics claim the operations are geared at social media, but police say they have enabled real arrests

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Destitute survivors of south-east Asia’s cyberscam farms an ‘international crisis’

Not enough support for freed victims, say aid agencies, with growing numbers sleeping on the streets, unable to travel home without passports or money

Bangkok Post

Cause of 72 Chiang Mai tiger deaths in question

The deaths of 72 tigers at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai last week have been called into question, with the source of the virus and bacteria blamed for the fatalities yet to be clearly identified.

Evening Standard

British national among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

The cause of the crash is unknown but road accidents are relatively common in the mountainous country

The Guardian - UK

Sông Quê Phở Bar, London E1: ‘The best phở in town’ – restaurant review

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Where to go to escape the crowds in Thailand

Thailand welcomed one million tourists from Britain in 2025. Here’s how to find a quiet spot in this increasingly popular destination

The Independent UK

2 Cambodian journalists appeal treason convictions over a photo from Thai border clash

Two Cambodian journalists are appealing treason convictions for posting photos on Facebook related to border clashes last year with Thailand

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6 Incredible Steamed Indian Dishes That Are Low-Cal, Cholesterol-Free, and Irresistible

Steamed foods are not only delicious but also incredibly healthy. Beyond popular dishes like Idli and Dhokla, India has a treasure of rare steamed delicacies that are light, nutritious, and perfect for all ages. These dishes are naturally low in cholesterol, easy to digest, support weight management, and preserve authentic…

The Guardian - AU

Japan cherry blossom festival cancelled because of unruly tourist ‘crisis’

Authorities scrap Arakurayama Sengen park cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji because of tourists trespassing, littering and ‘defecating in private yards’

Newslaundry

Watch: The Great Nicobar Project: Millions of trees, and tribes at risk

The Indian government is fast moving ahead with the Rs 92,000 crore International Container Transshipment Port project in Andaman and Nicobar’s Galathea Bay. But little heed is being paid to the indigenous communities that have lived in the islands for generations, nor are the environmental concerns adequately addressed, experts tell…

The Independent UK

Photos show a former scam compound at the Thai-Cambodian border

In the town of O’Smach, along Cambodia’s northern border with Thailand, stands a compound of abandoned buildings that were battered by shelling during recent weeks of armed clashes.

The Times of India

The lost sea world of Thoothukudi: Historic remains at Korkai and Panaiyur uncovered beneath the soil

South India is full of surprises. Thoothukudi, for instance, might not look extraordinary at first glance. But it seems this land has stories hidden deep beneath the soil, waiting patiently to be uncovered. Panaiyur village, near Tharuvaikulam, recently became the talk of archaeologists. Marine fossils and seashells were uncovered while…

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