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‘I don’t know who Assange is’: global media circus bemuses sleepy Saipan

The tiny US Pacific territory is not used to the spotlight – but all that changed with the WikiLeaks founder’s arrival

The Guardian - UK

Across Southeast Asia, people paying respect to Spirits living on their Land is a normal part of life

Travelling through Southeast Asia, many tourists might notice small roadside shrines and Spirit Houses. Adorning shopfronts and homes, this practice ranges from makeshift shrines to ornate architectural buildings. Depending on regional differences, Spirit Houses might be filled with votive offerings such as talismans, flowers, fresh fruit, alcoholic beverages and incense.

The Conversation

How this tiny Malaysian island – and its divine cuisine – helped me connect with my teenage daughter

On the remote island of Pangkor Laut, surrounded by white beaches and lush rainforest, Anna Friel finds the time and space to unplug and bond with 18-year-old Gracie

The Independent UK

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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for defaming monarchy

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.

France 24

Singapore oil spill: Dredger boat 'losing control' caused crash with fuel ship that has blackened beaches

Authorities are racing to contain oil spill on southern coastline

Evening Standard

Dip in distress migration, more jobs: In Odisha district, 103 gram sabhas harness Kendu potential

On a scorching morning on the outskirts of Badalibeda village, in Koraput’s Boipariguda block in Odisha, an open field is lined with bundles of fresh kendu leaves. Three women diligently dry the leaves and turn them over, a process that is expected to continue for about a week, with fresh…

Newslaundry

Rare twin elephants in Thailand receive monks' blessings a week after their tumultuous birth

Buddhist monks in Thailand have blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy

The Independent UK

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Thailand expects ‘White Lotus’ travel boom

Now that the fictional guests of Season 3 of The White Lotus have officially checked out of their Thai resort, the country is getting ready for the real tourists to arrive.

Bangkok Post

Cambodians gather for "He Neak Ta," praying for good fortune, prosperity, and rain

Hundreds of Cambodian villagers on Tuesday took part in a rare traditional guardian spirit ceremony praying for good fortune, rain and prosperity, as they aimed to preserve this ancient tradition.

The Independent UK

Tourists Get Taste Of Old Japan At Hidden 'Snack Bars'

Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a windowless door is a "snack bar" long cherished by regulars but hidden from tourists -- until now.

International Business Times

The Singapore Stone’s carvings have been undeciphered for centuries – now we’re trying to crack the puzzle

If you pay a visit to the Singapore Stone, displayed at the National Museum of Singapore, you might be disappointed. That’s because the inscription – carrying an unknown writing system transcribing an unknown language – is fading. But if you love puzzles, this won’t put you off.

The Conversation

Taiwan nighttime dragon boat racing puts a modern twist on an ancient tradition

Across the Chinese diaspora, racing in dragon boats has been a tradition reaching back thousands of years

The Independent UK

Japan To Build Anti-tourist Fence At Mount Fuji Viewpoint

A tall metal fence will be built to control unruly tourists who have annoyed locals at a popular Mount Fuji photo spot, a Japanese official said Thursday.

International Business Times

Teen boyfriend held over woman's murder

A teenage male was in police custody on Wednesday, after allegedly trying to kill himself, as police released more details of the murder of a young woman about to enter university.

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The Independent UK

Embarrassment as tourist spots secret behind China’s ‘highest waterfall’

Video from a Douyin user showed a tourist revealing a large pipe burrowed at the top Yuntai Falls

The Guardian - AU

Pride before a fall: water pipe helps cherished waterfall in China stay flowing

A viral video from a tourist showed that Yuntai falls in Henan province relies on some artificial help to keep the torrent of water flowing

Newcastle Herald

Hands-on Boodle Fight offers fun Filipino communal dining experience

It's called a 'fight' due to its military origins in mess halls.

The Independent UK

A volcano erupts on a central Philippine island, sending hundreds into evacuation centers

A volcano has belched a plume of ash and steam into the night sky in the central Philippines in a powerful explosion that sent more than 700 people fleeing to evacuation camps

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This paradise island has got its mojo back – cheaper than Bali and without the crowds

Indonesia’s islands still conjure up alluring far-flung escapism, but with that comes an influx of crowds. Ally Wybrew finds an affordable, slower-paced destination for a getaway, in Lombok

The Independent UK

In Indonesia, women ranger teams go on patrol to slow deforestation

A female-led group of forest rangers in Indonesia are defying social norms to lead patrols in the jungle to combat deforestation

Caixin Global

Cover Story: Yen’s Decline Tied to U.S.-Japan Rate Gap Is Seen Stretching to 2025

Japanese tourism and exports see gains while fund outflows and higher import costs cause pain

The Guardian - UK

Thai island of Samui weighs ‘White Lotus effect’ against environmental cost

There is unease about how to strike a balance between tourist numbers and the need to protect natural resources

International Business Times

Young Cambodians Fight To Preserve Ancient Martial Art

In a small Cambodian town near the banks of the Mekong River, law student Oeun Bunthav tenses his slender torso and steels himself for an elbow strike to his head.

Evening Standard

The chilled way to do the Yucatan Peninsula (without an influencer in sight)

The ‘Tuluminati’ have ruined beautiful Tulum with their ring lights and Burning Man ‘fits, so head to the tranquil Riviera Maya instead, says Luciana Bellini

Bangkok Post

TEST YOURSELF: Paradise reborn

Koh Phi Phi is a model for eco-friendly travel

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