James Clark

Indigenous firefighters protect Chiang Mai's forests Underfunded Hmong volunteer firefighters work with officials to protect the forests and villages from the annual wildfires in northern Thailand

"Underfunded Hmong volunteer firefighters work with officials to protect the forests and villages from the annual wildfires in northern Thailand"
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In Malaysia’s ‘jungle railway’, a colonial-era train signalling ritual still survives Captains grab tokens on moving trains — a 140-year safety ritual still protecting single tracks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In Malaysia’s ‘jungle railway’, a colonial-era train signalling ritual still survives
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Digital nomads in Southeast Asia are nothing new — but this city in Vietnam is now on their radar As digital nomads flock to Da Nang, Vietnam, questions arise about rising rents, local impact, and the city's evolving status as a remote work hub.

An unspoiled haven for digital nomads still exists — for now
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Unequal Value Placed on Capital's Heritage Buildings, Expert Claims The former US embassy-turned-revolutionary school from the 1960s is set to be demolished over safety concerns, a move a history buff says underscores the unequal value placed on preserving Phnom Penh’...

"The former US embassy-turned-revolutionary school from the 1960s is set to be demolished over safety concerns, a move a history buff says underscores the unequal value placed on preserving Phnom Penh’s historic buildings compared to much older temples"
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What happened when I moved back to Vietnam, 45 years after leaving Almost half a century after his parents fled, Lap Phan finds more than he expected when he moves his family back to the booming nation.

What happened when I moved back to Vietnam, 45 years after leaving
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Thailand media continues to offer me hopium that the Bangkok-Chiang Mai Shinkansen may one day get built:
"Thailand’s first Shinkansen-style high-speed rail line, “Bangkok–Chiang Mai,” awaits a new government to move forward, as the EIA has not yet expired."

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Is it time to retire 'Venice of the East'? From "Venice of the East" to "lost civilisations", colonial-era travel metaphors still shape how some see non-Western places. But that language deserves a rethink.

Is it time to retire 'Venice of the East'?
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Chiang Mai inches closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage City
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The Philippines’ drive to modernise public transport leaves artists caught between progress and loss For decades, jeepney artists transformed Manila’s streets into moving canvases. Now, as modern transport options replace the traditional military vehicles, they are confronting the possible end of the...

The Philippines’ drive to modernise public transport leaves artists caught between progress and loss
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YouTube video by The Tim Traveller The Paris Suburban Cable Car Is NOW OPEN (And Predictably, I Love It)

With Vietnam's love of cable cars, I wouldn't be surprised if Hanoi and/or HCMC end up with an urban cable car line in the future.
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Ko Chang keeps its soul despite ongoing tourism challenges and a nearby border conflict Some thoughts after revisiting my personal favorite of Thailand's five largest islands.

Ko Chang keeps its soul despite ongoing tourism challenges and a nearby border conflict
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Honda to Launch New Electric Motorbike in Vietnam <p>HANOI — Honda Motor Co. announced that it will launch its latest electric motorbike, the Honda UC3, in Vietnam in June. The Vietnamese government plans to gradually restrict gas-powered motorbikes ...

Honda to Launch New Electric Motorbike in Vietnam
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Town cashing-in on China's billion-dollar appetite for luxury durian A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite
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Indonesia AirAsia Opens Direct Bali–Da Nang Route, Begins Operations in March Indonesia AirAsia launches a direct flight from Bali to Da Nang starting March 2026, strengthening tourism connectivity in Southeast Asia.

Indonesia AirAsia Opens Direct Bali–Da Nang Route, Begins Operations in March
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Bangkok plans a new walkable landmark over the Chao Phraya The city is finalizing designs for a pedestrian bridge that links two historic districts

Bangkok plans a new walkable landmark over the Chao Phraya
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This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China. Now it’s asking what’s next? Once known for its rice fields and folk songs, Bac Ninh has become one of Vietnam’s busiest factory zones

This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China. Now it’s asking what’s next?
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Preah Vihear in 2002: A Memoir by Andy Brouwer The videos and pictures that emerged yesterday of the destruction of Preah Vihear temple, prompted me to look back at my first-ever visit to the temple in Ma...

Preah Vihear in 2002: A Memoir by Andy Brouwer
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Koala catches a ride on Brisbane bus after dash across busy suburban street A rescue group says the quick-thinking of a Brisbane bus driver could have saved the koala — named Peri — from being hit by traffic on a busy road.

Koala rescued from Brisbane city bus after death-defying dash across busy Camp Hill street
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New ranger wanted for isolated uninhabited island of Handa The job comes with a few challenges - including weekly boat trips to mainland for washing and shopping.

New year, new job? Ranger wanted for uninhabited Scottish island
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Indonesia proposes expanding SEA Games to include countries like Australia & New Zealand SEA Games Plus.

Indonesia proposes expanding SEA Games to include countries like Australia & New Zealand
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Southern gold: rice harvest season in Mekong Delta valley Ta Pa Valley in southern Vietnam comes alive during harvest season, with rice fields glittering at dawn alongside sugar palms and Khmer temples.

Southern gold: rice harvest season in Mekong Delta valley
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Lumphini Park: where cats and nature bring joy to Bangkokian hearts Step into the heart of Bangkok and discover a hidden paradise where nature and feline charm collide. Lumphini Park isn&rsquo;t just a century-old green escape &mdash; it&rsquo;s home to more than 50 a...

Lumphini Park: where cats and nature bring joy to Bangkokian hearts
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A Farewell To Hanoi’s 70 Year-Old Pho Thin Bo Ho Pho Thin Bo Ho, a 70-year-old pho eatery in Hanoi, is about to say goodbye to its small house at Lane 61 Dinh Tien Hoang, a piece of memory in the Old Quarter.

A Farewell To Hanoi’s 70 Year-Old Pho Thin Bo Ho
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Q was the question she asked In the mid-1990s, Phuong Anh Nguyen made Q Bar the most important bar in Vietnam—and possibly the world.

Q Bar Bangkok opened at the end of 1999 after the Q Bar Saigon era of the 1990s, and @worldmatt.bsky.social has a great article about Phuong from Q Bar Saigon mattgrossistrying.com/p/q-was-the-...

Chapter 6: From Ad Agency to Nightclub How I Stumbled Into Bangkok’s Golden Nightlife Era of the 2000s

Good read from @qandrew.bsky.social about how Q Bar Bangkok came to be qbarandrew.substack.com/p/chapter-6-...

Tourist ends up at wrong Bangkok airport, saved by taxi driver A foreign tourist&rsquo;s frantic dash across Bangkok has become an unexpected feel-good viral story, after he credited a Thai taxi driver with saving him from missing his flight in what he described ...

This must happen every day (and something to look forward to when HCMC joins the 2-airport club)
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KL–JB ETS3 debuts with four-hour journey, hailed as major relief for commuters JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 12 — The inaugural operation of the Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru today is a huge relief for the people of Johor and...

KL–JB ETS3 debuts with four-hour journey, hailed as major relief for commuters
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Laos–Vietnam Railway Construction to Begin in 2026, Operations Targeted for 2030 - Laotian Times Construction of the first railway linking Laos and Vietnam is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the line expected to become operational by 2030

Laos–Vietnam Railway Construction to Begin in 2026, Operations Targeted for 2030
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Express Boat Service Between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Resumes Operations After a six-year break from the water, the express Phnom Penh-Siem Reap boat service has resumed operations, offering an alternative way to transport between the two cities, complete with scenic river...

Express Boat Service Between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Resumes Operations
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HCM City seeks USD 8.4 billion to accelerate metro projects | DTiNews HCM City has requested central support of VND221 trillion (USD 8.4 billion) to speed up a series of metro projects.

HCM City seeks USD 8.4 billion to accelerate metro projects
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