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How Thailand’s elephant camps are transitioning to a cruelty-free future

From a life of forced labour in the logging industry to performing in exploitative circus shows, Thailand’s captive elephants have had it tough. But Lauren Jarvis finds a new breed of sustainable, ethical tourism camps are putting the animals first

The Independent UK

Cambodia hopes a new canal will boost trade. But it risks harming the Mekong that feeds millions.

Cambodia has broken ground to build a $1.7 billion, China-funded canal to eventually link its capital Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand

The Independent UK

Why you should visit Thailand during the off-season

Holidaying in the Land of Smiles during the low season isn’t just about avoiding the crowds – it’s about experiencing the country in a more intimate and authentic way, says James Draven

The Independent UK

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Myanmar anti-coup forces target Mandalay in struggle to oust military

Trained and guided by ethnic armed groups, Myanmar’s volunteer fighting forces are challenging the generals’ grip.

Al Jazeera

‘A gap year offers that feeling of absolute freedom’: readers’ trips of a lifetime

Euphoria on a moped in Indonesia, orcas off Argentina and the chance to ranch, surf or simply be the person they always wanted to be are among our readers’ wonderful memories

The Guardian - UK

Cambodian Opposition Figure In Court On Incitement Charge

An outspoken Cambodian opposition politician appeared in court Friday for questioning on new charges, the latest in a series of legal cases brought by the authorities against dissenting voices.

International Business Times

Four people arrested on drug charges in Bali face death penalty

Two Thai citizens among four facing capital punishment for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine and MDMA

The Independent UK

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Moo Deng fever hits as viral baby pygmy hippo draws huge crowds to zoo

Moo Deng fever has reached the zoo – and a warning has been issued

The Independent UK

Why Thailand Is The Perfect Destination For Your Next Golfing Getaway

Thailand is home to over 300 golf courses as well as history, culture, scenery and amazing cuisine. Discover why you should visit to experience a holiday to remember…

Golf Monthly

Pope Francis Heads To Singapore On Final Stop Of Asia Tour

Pope Francis left East Timor for Singapore on Wednesday for the last leg of a gruelling 12-day Asia-Pacific tour, flying from one of the world's poorest regions to one of its richest.

International Business Times

Controversial Cambodia Carbon Credit Project Reinstated

A carbon credit scheme in Cambodia that was put on hold after allegations of rights abuses has been reinstated after more than a year of review, a verification body said.

International Business Times

Indonesia puts moratorium on new Bali hotels amid overtourism fears

Concern has been growing in the popular tourist destination about the strain that visitors place on the local infrastructure, environment and culture

The Guardian - UK

WATCH: Video Captures Typhoon Yagi Causing The Collapse Of A Busy Bridge In Vietnam

The collapse comes in the wake of super typhoon Yagi, which has killed more than 60 people since it made landfall in Vietnam on Saturday. The post WATCH: Video Captures Typhoon Yagi Causing The Collapse Of A Busy Bridge In Vietnam first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Bali to ban building in bid to tackle overtourism

Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with the over-development of land, a senior ministry official said on Monday.

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Sporting A Feathered Headdress, Pope Francis Finds 'Eden' In Papua New Guinea

But pontiff urged an end to violence and 'superstition and magic' that he warned tarnishes communities

France 24

Sporting a feathered headdress, Pope Francis finds 'Eden' in Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis traveled to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea on Sunday to celebrate the Catholic Church of the peripheries. While 90 percent of Papua New Guinea's 12 million residents call themselves Christian, religion sits longside a panoply of local beliefs, customs and rites – some of which spark…

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This Bali villa flies the flag for contemporary bamboo architecture

A Bali villa fusing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary vision by design studio Ibuku and Earth Lines Architects demonstrates the versatility of bamboo

International Business Times

Visiting Papua New Guinea, Pope Says Natural Resources Must Benefit All

Pope Francis visited Papua New Guinea Saturday, where he called for vast natural resources to benefit the "entire community" -- a politically charged demand in a nation where many believe their riches are being stolen or squandered.

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Catholics Revel In Pope Frenzy At Indonesia Stadium Mass

On her way to Indonesia's national football stadium, Anastasia Ida Ediati said the long journey to see Pope Francis at an open-air mass was just another sign of her devotion to the Catholic faith.

Evening Standard

Silk Roads at the British Museum: a first look at a route of staggering significance

This expansive exhibition is the kind of thing the British Museum is made for

The Guardian - UK

Tourist boom threatens to swamp Indian mountain town where Dalai Lama took refuge

The town of McLeod Ganj is a magnet for domestic holidaymakers fleeing scorching temperatures. But their cars choke the streets and new hotels stretch scarce water supplies

Bangkok Post

Bursting the Model UN's “dek inter” bubble

Making Model United Nations more accessible

The Independent UK

In Asia, pope urges Indonesia to live up to promise of 'harmony in diversity,' fight extremism

Pope Francis has urged Indonesia to live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity” and fight religious intolerance

The Independent UK

Win an 8-night holiday for two to Thailand

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife and culture and enjoy responsible travel at its best with an incredible free holiday courtesy of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and bespoke travel experts Kuoni

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‘I’m so happy’: Excitement in Indonesia ahead of Pope Francis’s visit

The pope will arrive in mostly Muslim Indonesia on Tuesday on the first part of his tour of Southeast Asia.

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