Laotian Women Rescued From Thai 'Karaoke' Brothels
NAKHON PATHOM — Police say they have rescued 23 young Thai and Laotian women who were allegedly being held captive in a karaoke shop in central Nakhon Pathom where they were forced into prostitution.
Damages After Storm Lashes Sukhothai & Naan
(8 May) A large storm occurred in Baandaanlaanhoy district, Sukhothai province, across 5 villages causing damage to 224 houses, with most damage concentrating on the roofs of the houses.
Nigerian Voodoo Festival Shows Strength of Traditions
Excitement grew in the crowd as the Zangbeto Voodoo festival reached a climax, with scores of colorful palm-frond figures representing the ...
Hawaiians Panic Over Alert of Inbound Missile Strike
HONOLULU, Hawaii — A false alarm that warned of a ballistic missile headed for Hawaii sent the islands into a panic Saturday, with people...
‘We’ll Be Back,’ Siam Square Sidewalk Sellers Swear
BANGKOK — Sidewalk vendors outside Siam Square protested briefly Wednesday on the second night they were blocked by municipal officers and officials from setting up their stalls.
Police: 10 People Killed in Colorado Supermarket Shooting
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed 10 people Monday, including a police officer who was the first to respond to the scene, authorities said.
All Airport Bus Options For Those Tired of Taxis
BANGKOK — The first new shuttle hit the road between Suvarnabhumi Airport and the backpacker mecca of Khaosan Road on Thursday, to the rejoicing...
Thai Flag’s Centennial Commemorated Nationwide (Photos)
BANGKOK — Officials nationwide assembled at 8am Thursday to sing the national anthem as they marked the Thai flag’s 100th anniversary.
Chinese Automaker Buys Stake in Malaysia’s Proton
KUALA LUMPUR — The Chinese owner of Sweden's Volvo Cars says it has signed the final contract to buy a stake in Malaysian automaker Proton, gaining a platform to expand in Southeast Asia.
Thousands of Australian Students Protest Climate Change
SYDNEY — Thousands of schoolchildren across Australia skipped classes Friday to attend rallies demanding the government act on climate change.
But Resources Minister Matt Canavan...