BANGKOK: Another strong high-pressure system from China will extend to Thailand and the South China Sea from Sunday to Tuesday (Jan 26-28), bringing a decrease in temperature and strong winds, the Thai Meteorological Department said on Friday (Jan 24).

Thailand braces for cold air mass with temperature drops and heavy rain. Residents should prepare for weather changes and stay updated.

Cold wave brings frost to mountains; strong monsoon increases rain. Caution advised for health and travel in foggy areas.

The temperature in most areas of Thailand still remains low , while torrential rains will hit the South and the Thai Gulf until Saturday, says the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.

Despite its promises, the Pheu Thai government’s approach to the southern question has been depressingly familiar.

Pragmatic dialogue and collaboration are key to navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in Malaysia's engagements with major powers such as the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Jan 21).

Thailand's visa waiver programme for Chinese nationals has come under scrutiny after the high-profile alleged kidnapping of a Chinese actor and similar crimes stoked worries over tourism and security.

China's claims in the South China Sea overlap with those of the Philippines, which is a U.S. security treaty ally.