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The latest news, in-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion about Thailand.
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra
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A woman attends a screening of Dear You in Kuala Lumpur on June 15. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese culture

Opinion | For many outside China, Dear You reflects family history, not politics

Some call the film soft power, but for many in the Chinese diaspora, it’s simply family history.

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China trade

Why the Vietnam ‘detour’ for US-bound Chinese goods hit a dead end

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Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for June 25-27

Crime

Thai officials caught altering exam scores for bribes of up to US$24,000

Thousands of applicants allegedly paid bribes to secure civil service positions in the multimillion-dollar fraud.

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A view of downtown Bangkok. A corruption investigation in Thailand into civil service exam scores for bribes has prompted questions over competence at local government offices across the country. Photo: Shutterstock
Cambodia

Thailand auctions US$18 million superyacht linked to supersized fraud

Nearly US$700 million in assets have been seized in Thailand so far, an example of the amount of dirty money sloshing through the economy.

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Retailing

The View | What retail apocalypse? Southeast Asia’s malls are sitting pretty

Unlike in other markets, Southeast Asia’s malls are in a good situation as they embrace experiential retail and adapt to consumer tastes.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze loses battle with ovarian cancer

Former ViuTV host had stopped chemotherapy due to weakened physical condition, and applied to donate her body for medical research.

The death of Lillian Sze was announced on her social media page on Sunday. Photo: Facebook/Lillian Sze
International Property

Foreign buyers proceed with caution on Thai luxury villas after loophole closes

As of early this year, Thai authorities had prosecuted more than 850 companies for financial damages involving lost revenue of US$458 million.

Extreme weather

Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV makers debut right-hand drive models for Southeast Asian push

Chinese brands, including BYD, Jaecoo and Wuling Motors, captured 17.6 per cent of Indonesia’s car market in the first quarter of 2026.

A view of the show floor at the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong on Thursday. Photo: May Tse
Malaysia

Malaysia’s World Cup betting crackdown nets major cash seizure

Some 58 suspects arrested in nationwide raids as Southeast Asia steps up the fight against illicit gambling during the tournament.

Mexican fans celebrate after the Fifa World Cup match between Mexico and South Korea at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

How a surge in midnight sea incursions is threatening Malaysia’s blue economy

The success of Malaysia’s maritime economic development depends on its ability to monitor and protect its waters, experts say.

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Crime

Thai gym trainers restrain policeman after he shoots wife, mother-in-law

Several such shooting incidents in Thailand have raised concerns about the mental health of police officers.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | Is the US warming up to Hong Kong? High-level meeting signals shift

AmCham HK delegation expected to meet high-ranking US State Department official as part of annual trip to Washington, sources say.

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US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs Michael DeSombre is expected to meet a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong next week in Washington. Photo: AFP/AKP
Malaysia

Costly Malaysia-Thailand seafood stand-off nears an end

Talks are advancing on resolving the dispute, but every day of delay is costing thousands of Thai shrimp farmers.

A Thai shrimp farmer holds a shrimp to the camera at his house in Samut Prakan province, Thailand. Photo: Reuters
Thaksin Shinawatra

Thailand’s Thaksin is out of jail, but can he ‘leave politics behind’?

While the former PM is ‘no longer a political magnet’, analysts say he will still be behind the scenes as Pheu Thai tries to make a comeback.

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Trip Inspiration

From Double Haven to Phuket, Nirup Island to Amalfi – where should you take your yacht?

Discover dream yachting destinations – from Hong Kong’s serene Double Haven and Phuket’s island-hopping paradise to Sardinia’s crystal waters and Nirup Island’s luxury marina escape.

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Vietnam

Thailand and Vietnam team up in an Asean ‘plus or minus’ gamble

Southeast Asia’s second- and third-largest economies opt for bilateral insurance over reliance on the regional bloc.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomes Vietnam’s President To Lam to Bangkok’s Government House complex on May 28. Photo: Sopa Images/Zuma Press Wire/dpa
China-Asean relations

Dear You – the Chinese migration film igniting a propaganda debate in Southeast Asia

Some are worried that the Teochew-language drama represents a new, softer era of propaganda targeting the diaspora.

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Espionage

Beijing confirms arrest of US citizen Min Zin on espionage charges

On the same day China said Myanmar’s president will visit, it said it had arrested the former Myanmese democracy activist.

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SCMP Highlights

Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: 7 highlights

From Thailand’s suffering shrimp industry to China’s space firms anticipating SpaceX IPO, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pictured in Pyongyang on June 9. Photo: Xinhua
King Maha Vajiralongkorn

Thailand observes 15 days of mourning for ‘Princess Bha’, who died aged 47

The eldest daughter of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn had been in a coma since 2022, after she collapsed from a heart condition.

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Well-wishers bow in front of an image of Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok on December 16, 2022. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?

With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?

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Bangkok

Thai court sentences 2 Uygur men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing

The worst attack on the city in recent history killed 20, including tourists from China, Malaysia and Singapore.

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Myanmar

Thai woman detained after US diplomat found dead in Myanmar hotel

Police were treating the case as a possible murder and had taken a suspect into custody.

The US embassy in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

New York leads, but Asia-Pacific’s financial hubs are on the rise

The centre of gravity is shifting east in the financial services world, but New York remains the global benchmark, says Colliers report.

Singapore ranked third in a Colliers report on the world's leading financial centres, behind New York and London. Photo: AFP
Ebola virus

Asia on Ebola alert: could the virus slip through regional defences?

While the risk of Ebola reaching Asia is low, experts urge governments to prioritise early detection over border controls.

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

Thailand’s Thaksin officially free but faces new multimillion tax battle

The former prime minister, who was released on parole last month, has had his electronic monitoring device removed.

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