Rohingya Boat Tragedy Claims 27 Lives in Andaman Sea, Survivors Recount Ordeal

BANGKOK – At least 27 people have died after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized in the Andaman Sea near the Thai-Malaysian maritime border, according to authorities from both countries. The tragedy has highlighted the ongoing peril faced by members of Myanmar’s persecuted Muslim minority who undertake dangerous sea journeys in search of safety. Rohingya […]

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Twelve-Year-Old Thai Girl Rescued from Tokyo Massage Parlor in Human Trafficking Case

BANGKOK – A twelve-year-old Thai girl, who was allegedly trafficked to Japan and forced into sexual servitude, is now under the protection of Japanese authorities in Tokyo. The case, which has triggered a cross-border investigation, came to light after the victim sought help from immigration officials in mid-September. Mother among women caught selling young girls […]

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Malaysia Greenlights 50-Kilometer Border Wall with Thailand in Narathiwat

BANGKOK – The Malaysian government has approved the construction of a significant new security wall along its border with Thailand, allocating a budget of 1.5 billion ringgit (approximately 11.5 billion baht) for the project. The barrier will be built in the state of Kelantan, facing Thailand’s southern province of Narathiwat, the Bangkok Post reported. Narathiwat […]

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