According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Thailand ranks among the highest in the world for road fatalities as traffic accidents claim approximately 20,000 lives annually, meaning an average of 50 deaths per day.
Category: Society
Timor-Leste marks healthcare milestone 24 years after independence
On May 20, Timor Leste’s President José Ramos-Horta highlighted major improvements in the country’s public healthcare sector since the restoration of its independence in 2002.
Indonesia’s Digital Education Boom Has a Child Safety Gap
On 2 May 2026, Indonesia marked its National Education Day under the theme “Strengthening Universal Participation to Realise Quality Education for All.” It is a theme that carries weight beyond ceremony.
Lao-Thai community marks traditional new year with food and dances in Paris
On May 17, several hundred members of Paris’s Lao and Thai communities gathered at the TEP Agnès Tirop sports ground in the city’s 10th arrondissement for the Fête populaire du Nouvel An lao/thaï, or the Lao-Thai New Year community festival, a one-day festival organised by the association Khao Niao Solidarité, which is the Lao diaspora association in France.
Ocean Week Brunei returns with competitions and grants for ocean advocates
On May 20, organisers of Ocean Week Brunei announced the opening of submissions for several initiatives aimed at promoting marine conservation and public engagement ahead of the annual event later this year. The programmes include the Brunei Ocean Arts – Photography Competition 2026, the Ocean Voices: Video Competition 2026, as well as nominations for the Ocean Hero Award 2026 and applications for the Ocean Youth Grant 2026.
Cambodia and China deepen tourism cooperation by launching Mekong-Lancang Caravan Tour
On May 18, the start of the Mekong-Lancang Caravan Tour was marked by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism’s partnership with relevant stakeholders. This initiative aims to deepen cooperation in the tourism sector between Cambodia and China.
Bangkok train driver tests positive for drugs after fatal collision
On May 18, Thai revealed that the driver of a freight train involved in a fatal collision in Bangkok had tested positive for drug use and allegedly did not hold a valid railway operating licence.
Thailand promotes film tourism at Cannes Film Festival 2026
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.
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.