Two 19-year-old backpackers were poisoned by cocktails containing methanol in Laos. The incident occurred in Vang Vieng, a popular destination among backpackers in Laos.
A tragic incident occurred near Bangkok as a school bus carrying dozens of elementary school children caught on fire, resulting in 25 fatalities, including 22 children and 3 teachers.
Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage, marking a historic milestone for equality in the region.
