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The fourth, second and eldest sons of the Thai king are back in Bangkok on Friday.

Former exiles return as succession drama swirls around world’s richest throne

Meet the brothers Vivacharawongse - sons of a 72-year-old international monarch known for his massive personal wealth but no clear heir. 

  • Michael Ruffles

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Police stand guard after The Ember Hotel fire in Bangkok, Thailand.

Three foreigners die in Bangkok hotel fire, authorities say

The fire broke out on the fifth floor of the six-storey Ember Hotel near Bangkok’s popular backpacker district.

  • Reuters
Whirling Dervishes and traditional performers dance during the mens wedding party of Mr. Muwaffaq Al-Badawi at a wedding hall in Damascus, Syria.
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World of photos, December 27, 2024

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett and Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea in season three of The White Lotus.

The White Lotus is back for season three. Here’s what we know

Mike White has turned his gaze towards Asia for season three of the killer dramedy.

  • Louise Rugendyke
Phuket Old Town’s century-old buildings fuse Chinese and European design elements.

The other side to Thailand’s beach party town

It wasn’t until my fourth visit to Phuket that I discovered something beyond the resorts, the beaches and the pumping nightlife.

  • Julia D'Orazio
Views over Kwai Noi River on one of Kanchanaburi’s steam trains.

Seven great ways to get around Thailand without flying

Forget about planes, not to mention elephants and tuk-tuks – there are plenty of great options for exploring Thailand at ground level.

  • John Borthwick
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The funeral of Holly Bowles has been held in Melbourne.

‘Forever in our hearts’: Loved ones farewell Holly Morton-Bowles, who died during dream holiday

Many mourners chose to honour the life of the 19-year-old by wearing something pink.

  • Caroline Schelle
Kawita Vatanyankur, Knit (from the ‘Performing Textiles’ series), 2018.

11 artists you must see in the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial

From an AI nightmare come to life to wall of metal skulls, here are the must-see highlights of QAGOMA’s huge summer exhibition.

  • Nick Dent
More than 1000 mourners attended Bianca Jones’ funeral after her dream Laos holiday ended in tragedy.

Grief, disbelief and a shout of colour: Bianca Jones farewelled after Laos holiday tragedy

More than 1000 people – dressed in bright hues at the family’s request – attended “a celebration of life” for the Melbourne 19-year-old at her former high school.

  • Tony Wright
The baronial mansion Phra Pitak Chinpracha is home to the Blue Elephant Cooking School.

This century-old palace reveals the secrets to Michelin-worthy cooking

Once abandoned for nearly 40 years, Phra Pitak Chinpracha is now one of Thailand’s premier culinary kitchens.

  • Julia D'Orazio

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