On May 14, Thailand strengthened its international film tourism profile during the Cannes Film Festival by hosting “Amazing Thai Night in Cannes 2026”, a promotional event aimed at highlighting the country as a leading destination for global film productions.
Category: Society
Indonesian court sentences man to death for child murder
On May 13, the Majalengka District Court in West Java province, sentenced Gin Gin Ginanjar (24) to death. He is the defendant in the case of premeditated murder of a 11 year-old primary school student, identified by the initial MRS. The tragic crime occurred on October 18, 2025.
Is Indonesia becoming Southeast Asia’s new online gambling hub?
A recent police raid in Jakarta uncovered a large online gambling operation involving 320 non-Indonesian nationals and dozens of gambling website\s. The case quickly drew national attention because of the international scale of the network.
11 dead after migrant boat sinks near Malaysia’s Pangkor Island
On May 11, a boat carrying 37 undocumented migrants from Indonesia sank near Pangkor Island while travelling towards several destinations in Malaysia. As of May 15, search and rescue teams had recovered 11 bodies about 5.6 nautical miles from the island.
France and Indonesia deepen literary cooperation through Choix Goncourt Indonesia
On May 11, Indonesia officially joined the international Choix Goncourt network with the launch of the first-ever Choix Goncourt Indonesia, held in Jakarta.
Laos to launch alcohol safety campaign in response to public health concerns
A public awareness campaign on alcohol safety was held in Vang Vieng District, Vientiane Province, from May 7 to 10, as part of an effort to strengthen consumer protection and reduce alcohol-related health risks.
Indonesia to expand campus violence prevention task force
On May 11, speaking at the Rector’s Expressions (REx) Chapter 3 forum hosted by Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi praised universities that have established dedicated task forces to prevent and address violence on campus, reflecting Indonesia’s intensifying efforts to tackle violence within its higher education.
Cambodia to host 12th Sea Festival this December
On May 11, the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism confirmed that the 12th edition of the Sea Festival will take place in Preah Sihanouk Province from December 18 to 20, 2026, marking the return of the event after a two-year hiatus. The previous festival was staged from December 13 to 15, 2024.
Thailand to boost motorcycle tourism with Harley Davidson
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with Harley-Davidson Asia, organised the Amazing Thailand x Harley-Davidson Media Fam Trip from May 2 to 4 to promote southern Thailand as a unique destination for motorcycle touring.
Indonesia’s Dukono Volcano eruption leaves one dead, two Singaporeans missing
The National Research and Rescue Agency immediately deployed a joint search and rescue (SAR) team in response to the eruption of Dukono Volcano, Maluku, Indonesia, on May 8.