Discover Yaowarat, Bangkok's vibrant cultural district, dating back to King Rama I's reign, where a diverse mix of cultures thrive in trade and commerce, attracting tourists from around the world. Blackpink member Lisa recently endorsed the city's Chinatown, showcasing its cultural heritage on a global scale.
Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices and cancel flights on Wednesday and declare a state of calamity in a region that is home to 13 million people. - REUTERS
Residents of a beautiful bay on Croatia's Adriatic coast are hoping that the place they have always called the Karin Sea can be officially designated the world's smallest sea, bringing more tourism and more environmental protection. - REUTERS
Moeapulu Frances Tagaloa was repeatedly abused from the age of five to seven by a popular Catholic brother who taught at a school, which neighboured the primary school she attended in Auckland, New Zealand. - REUTERS