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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar, MY:

After every banana harvest, piles of discarded trunks typically cluttered Hanisa Boumin’s farm in Kampung Kurangji, Kota Marudu, Sabah. [1]

Decades after its glamorous heyday, the seaside town of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, is undergoing a quiet revival — thanks in part to non-Japanese residents who are buying abandoned properties, opening businesses and reshaping daily life in the once-fa... [2]

PATTAYA, Thailand – A heartwarming story has gone viral on social media about a male dog named “Namtan” at a gas station in Khlong 7, Pathum Thani. The six-year-old brown dog has been given the role of patrolling the station and assisting customers. [3]

A selection of photos from across Asia Chris Horton's 'Ghost Nation' untangles the island state's struggle to survive First woman anthropologist to contact group says 'not possible' to reach out Restaurant operator transforming 'machiya' into eaterie... [4]

Rochidee Himbenman (right), GM of the Classic Kameo Hotel, Ayutthaya, welcomes former Prime Minister of Thailand Chuan Leekpai (left) during his visit to the ancient capital of Thailand recently. [5]

Stories from 23 May 2005 Monday World Blog Roundup SOUTH ASIA: Photo: “Cheapest Commuter” by Karachiblog. Kiruba reports on the Nth Chennai bloggers’ meeting. SelectiveAmnesia has pictures. (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]

BUSAN -- South Korea is hosting a special two-day summit from Monday with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in its southern coastal city of Busan, as President Moon Jae-in seeks to elevate the region's economic and diplomat... [8]

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing looks set to add to his already considerable fortune with the involvement of regime crony U Aung Myo Min Din—who has deep ties to the coup leader and his family—in a Russia-backed luxury housing project and tourism... [9]

Sources
[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2025-10-31 · 50% match

Sabahan women turn banana trunks into eco-friendly products

After every banana harvest, piles of discarded trunks typically cluttered Hanisa Boumin’s farm in Kampung Kurangji, Kota Marudu, Sabah.

[2] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-02-09 · 37% match

Foreign residents breathe new life into bubble-era resort town

Decades after its glamorous heyday, the seaside town of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, is undergoing a quiet revival — thanks in part to non-Japanese residents who are buying abandoned properties, opening businesses and reshaping daily life in the once-fa

[3] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-09-28 · 33% match

Stray dog becomes overnight sensation as gas station ‘Patrol Officer’ with weekly pay

PATTAYA, Thailand – A heartwarming story has gone viral on social media about a male dog named “Namtan” at a gas station in Khlong 7, Pathum Thani. The six-year-old brown dog has been given the role of patrolling the station and assisting customers.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-25 · 33% match

Life

A selection of photos from across Asia Chris Horton's 'Ghost Nation' untangles the island state's struggle to survive First woman anthropologist to contact group says 'not possible' to reach out Restaurant operator transforming 'machiya' into eaterie

[5] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2015-06-18 · 40% match

Ex-PM Chuan drops in at Classic Kameo, Ayutthaya

Rochidee Himbenman (right), GM of the Classic Kameo Hotel, Ayutthaya, welcomes former Prime Minister of Thailand Chuan Leekpai (left) during his visit to the ancient capital of Thailand recently.

[6] MM globalvoices.org · 2005-05-23 · 38% match

Global Voices · 23 May 2005

Stories from 23 May 2005 Monday World Blog Roundup SOUTH ASIA: Photo: “Cheapest Commuter” by Karachiblog. Kiruba reports on the Nth Chennai bloggers’ meeting. SelectiveAmnesia has pictures.

[7] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 41% match

KNPP to Talk with Rangoon

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-11-25 · 35% match

Kim's snub overshadows South Korea's big ASEAN meeting

BUSAN -- South Korea is hosting a special two-day summit from Monday with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in its southern coastal city of Busan, as President Moon Jae-in seeks to elevate the region's economic and diplomat

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2023-03-02 · 35% match

Making Money for the Junta

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing looks set to add to his already considerable fortune with the involvement of regime crony U Aung Myo Min Din—who has deep ties to the coup leader and his family—in a Russia-backed luxury housing project and tourism

[10] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 34% match

A new lens

'Hmong people practise animism," explains Sirikarn Sengla, an 18-year-old from the Mae Taeng district of Chiang Mai. She lives near Doi Mon Ngo, a beautiful mountain wrapped in mist and forest, far from the noise and speed of the modern world.

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