2 Indonesian women held in Myanmar, Rp200 million ransom sought
KBRI Yangon has sent a diplomatic note and obtained early indications of the women’s location in Myawaddy.
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Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 after blast traps patrons
What’s next: Investigators are examining reports of smoke at a circuit breaker near the stage before a blast and power outage.
Indonesia offers to bridge dialogue on Myanmar at ASEAN forum
Indonesia urged an extension of ASEAN’s special envoy mandate and an objective review of the Five-Point Consensus implementation.
Bloomberg, Antara News
Prabowo receives Thaksin and Paetongtarn at Kertanegara
The meeting came after Paetongtarn was removed from office and Thaksin received full pardon; Thaksin now sits on Danantara’s advisory board.
Bloomberg, Antara News +4
Thai regulator probes mystery US$960 million stake in True Corp
What's new: True flagged apparent errors in the filing, including a claim about preferred shares the company said do not exist.
DigitalBridge explores options for Malaysia’s Aims at $2 billion
What's new: The review includes fundraising, bringing in new investors or an outright sale as SoftBank moves to buy DigitalBridge.
Bloomberg, The Business Times (Singapore)
Pertamina ranks No. 3 in Fortune Southeast Asia 500
Pertamina reported revenue of US$70.89 billion and profit of US$3.35 billion, up 7.2 percent from a year earlier.
Antara News, Tribunnews
3 drug smuggling attempts at Soetta thwarted, 3 held
Authorities seized 10.785 kg of marijuana, 4 kg of methamphetamine and 3.006 kg of hashish, saving an estimated 22.758 lives.
Antara News, Republika
Indonesia edges Thailand 3-2 to keep AVC Cup semifinal hopes alive
Indonesia’s final Group B match against Oman on June 26 will decide whether it can reach the semifinals.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Police seize 8.6 liters of etomidate worth Rp97.8 billion at Soetta
In three cases, four foreign couriers were arrested, while an alleged handler identified as DN was placed on the wanted list.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia
Thai baht hits 1-year low at 33.09 per US dollar ahead of BOT decision
Why it matters: Traders expect the Federal Reserve to widen its rate lead as Thailand's central bank is seen holding at 1%.
Singtel sells S$1 billion Gulf stake to fund AI, data center push
What's new: The sale leaves Singtel with a 4.95% Gulf stake and adds about S$140 million in equity gains.
CNBC, The Business Times (Singapore)
Roadside bomb injures 6 Thailand police in Yala, 2 critical
The attack hit a patrol escorting teachers in Than To District, and gunmen also fired on the unit from roadside brush.
Thailand schoolboy, 9, chased teacher with machete after reprimand
What's next: child protection officials plan a multidisciplinary assessment as schools weigh safety measures and rehabilitation.
Mothership, Must Share News (MS News)
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after 3 years in care
The 47-year-old had long been seen as a strong contender to succeed King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who has not named an heir.
Thailand's Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47
The palace is preparing a royal funeral with the highest honors at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after years in coma
What's new: The king's eldest daughter had been hospitalized since collapsing in December 2022 from a heart condition and infections.
The New York Times, Mothership
Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn's eldest daughter dies at 47
The palace will open public tribute in Bangkok starting June 13, before access to the body opens after 15 days of royal rites.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Prabowo meets Jusuf Kalla at Istana, discusses energy, geopolitics
JK said the talks also covered energy self-sufficiency and peace developments in Thailand and Afghanistan.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2
Minor weighs Singapore IPO for restaurant unit over Hong Kong
What's new: the listing could raise more than $400 million, though the company has not made a final venue decision.
Thai court gives 2 death sentences in 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing
What's new: The ruling comes nearly a decade after the blast at Erawan Shrine killed 20 people and wounded more than 120.
Thai 10-year bonds lure buyers as curve steepens to 110 basis points
Why it matters: Investors are betting the Bank of Thailand will hold rates at 1% as inflation stays soft and growth remains weak.
Thailand fully frees Thaksin Shinawatra after royal pardon
What's new: Officials removed his electronic monitor, ending parole conditions after he served 8 months of a 1-year sentence.
Channel News Asia, Antara News
BNN detains 10 WNI from Bangkok after positive tests at Soetta
Of 14 passengers checked, 10 were sent to outpatient rehab and reporting requirements; one suitcase held 22 grams of suspected ketamine powder.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia
Thai man arrested after car attack kills ex-girlfriend, bystander
What's new: Police said dashcam footage showed the suspect accelerating to 140 kph to hit a motorcycle carrying the woman and a man helping her flee.
Laos ends search for 2 men trapped in cave since May 20
No more crews will enter the Xaysomboun cave, though water pumping and digging to divert the flow will continue from outside.
Channel News Asia, CNN Indonesia
Five gold seekers evacuated from flooded Laos cave, two missing
Rescuers pulled five of seven people trapped for 10 days in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun, Laos; two remain missing.
Series: Tim Penyelamat Gua Laos · Xaisomboun Gold Miner Evacuation · 2 chapters since May 30