Boat Captain Speaks on Alleged Payment from Australian Coast Guard
JAKARTA (DPA) — The captain of a boat carrying asylum seekers insisted he was paid by Australian officials to turn back to Indonesia, speaking in front of media for the first time Wednesday, amid a growing spat between Jakarta and Canberra over the alleged incident.
Boat Captain Speaks on Alleged Payment from Australian Coast Guard
JAKARTA (DPA) — The captain of a boat carrying asylum seekers insisted he was paid by Australian officials to turn back to Indonesia, speaking in front of media for the first time Wednesday, amid a growing spat between Jakarta and Canberra over the alleged incident.
Royal Assistant to Former Princess Sent to Remand Prison
BANGKOK — After spending a week in custody at an army barrack, a close aide to the Thai Crown Prince's third ex-wife has been sent to prison to await trial on charges of insulting the monarchy.
Mother and Son in Coma After Eating Puffer Fish, Official Says
MAHA SARAKHAM — Two people have been admitted to the emergency room at a hospital in Maha Sarakham province after eating toxic puffer fish yesterday.
Cops Hunting Down Counter-Coup Rumormongers
BANGKOK — Thai police say they are tracking down whoever is behind a rumor about an impending counter-coup against the military junta that seized power from an elected government one year ago.
China to Start Construction on Reclaimed Land in South China Sea
BEIJING (DPA) — China's land reclamation in the South China Sea will "be completed in the upcoming days," the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, as the project has increased tensions in disputed areas.
Thai Police Still Searching For Cars, Boats Belonging to Alleged Trafficking Kingpin
SONGKHLA — Police say they are still looking for ten assets belonging to the alleged ringleader of human trafficking operations in southern Thailand, who is currently in police custody along with 55 other trafficking suspects.
'Elephant Beggar' Attacks Two Beach-goers in Rayong
RAYONG — Two people have been hospitalized after they were attacked by an elephant that was being used to beg for money on a beach in eastern Thailand.
Lese Majeste Discussion Blocked by Junta: FCCT
BANGKOK — Thailand's Foreign Correspondents' Club has cancelled a discussion on the Kingdom’s draconian lese majeste law after police delivered a verbal order from the ruling military junta.
Thailand's Got Talent Producers Apologize for 'Desecrating Buddha's Footprint' [+video]
LAMPANG – The producers of a reality television series in Thailand have formally apologized for filming a scene on top of a mountain in Lampang province where Lord Buddha is said to have left a footprint thousands of years ago.
