A woman travelling from Singapore to Bangkok, Thailand, was caught openly vaping in the plane cabin, despite e-cigarettes being illegal in both countries. The incident occurred on Jetstar flight 3K515 on Jan 10,

Indonesia plans to set a minimum age for social media use, inspired by Australia’s under-16 ban. Supported by President Prabowo Subianto, the initiative targets online child safety amid high internet usage by under-12s. Final age details are pending, reflecting global efforts to protect young users.

Singaporean and Vietnamese youths are also the most optimistic and satisfied about their countries’ political systems, law enforcement and economic future than their peers in four other Southeast Asian countries,

Thailand has joined the growing list of countries cracking down on Polymarket, the crypto-powered prediction platform. Authorities announced plans to ban the platform, accusing it of “facilitating illegal online gambling.

Thailand’s law enforcement agency announced they planned to ban Polymarket. The authorities added the gambling website exposed consumers to illegal activities.

Singapore and Thailand have moved to block the prediction markets platform Polymarket , adding to the regulatory hurdles facing the venue that surged in popularity during the US election.

Chinese travellers have been scrapping trips to Thailand, frightened by the story of a Chinese actor who was abducted there and taken to Myanmar and forced to work in an online scam compound.

Polymarket traders use crypto to place wagers on the site, buying “yes” or “no” shares on the outcomes of closely watched events. Betting on the US election caused demand to skyrocket.

Thailand plans to ban Polymarket, labeling it illegal online gambling. Singapore recently restricted the platform joining the USA and France.

Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft law that would legalise gambling and casinos, a move aimed at boosting tourism, jobs and investment, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday.

Thailand is considering allowing Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to list on local exchanges for the first time as part of its strategy to establish itself as a digital assets hub.

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro learns about the culinary adventures of Shaun Foo, owner of 5 Senses, a Singapore eatery serving up authentic Hainanese and Southeast Asian favourites. Foo will talk about his foodie travels to Malaysia and Thailand,