BANGKOK -- Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has asked concerned departments to enhance coordination to tackle transnational crimes and protect tourists.

Chairing a high-level meeting at the government house Friday, Paetongtarn directed relevant agencies to intensify promotion for travelers to boost confidence. (Thailand-PM-Tourists-Safety)

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SEOUL -- A warrant hearing ended on whether to detain the arrested South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for up to 20 days, multiple media outlets said Saturday.

Yoon will be moved from the Seoul Western District Court in Seoul to the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, about 20 km south of the court. (South Korea-President Arrest)

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PHNOM PENH -- Traditional lion dance, a cultural exhibition, and arts performance were held here on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, attracting hundreds of revelers.

Organized by the Federation of Khmer Chinese in Cambodia, the colorful event was designed to give the participants an opportunity to experience the rich tapestry of the traditions of Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival. (Cambodia-Chinese New Year)

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SEOUL -- Vehicles carrying the arrested South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrived at the Seoul Detention Center, about 20 km south of Seoul, TV footage showed Saturday.

The convoy, escorted by the police and the presidential security service, drove into the detention center after Yoon attended a hearing at the Seoul Western District Court to decide whether to detain the already apprehended leader for up to 20 days. (South Korea-President Arrest)

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HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has recently met with the consul-generals of Thailand and Myanmar, and adjusted the travel alert level for southeastern regions of Myanmar, in response to concerns that Hong Kong residents suspected of being trapped in Southeast Asian countries.

Since the second quarter of 2024, there have been signs of a resurgence in the situation where Hong Kong residents are suspected of being lured to Southeast Asian countries and detained to engage in illegal work, according to the HKSAR government. (HK-Myanmar-Thailand)

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JAKARTA -- Indonesia's Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway (HSR) service, known as Whoosh, will increase to 62 daily trips starting Feb. 1, 2025, a company official said on Saturday.

"This expanded schedule aims to make it easier for passengers to use Whoosh services by offering more options, enhancing flexibility, and ensuring travel comfort as passenger numbers continue to grow," said Eva Chairunisa, general manager corporate secretary of PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China. (Indonesia-China-HSR) Enditem

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