Vietnamese Editor Charged for Publishing Reports About Corruption
HANOI (DPA) — A Vietnamese magazine editor was charged with crimes against the state for publishing articles accusing senior officials of corruption, reports said Wednesday.
Japan To Loosen Travel Restrictions Imposed During Pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — Japan’s strict border restrictions will be loosened next month, the prime minister announced Thursday, allowing tourists to easily enter for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
The US will provide cluster bombs to Ukraine and defends the delivery of the...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday defended what he said was a "difficult decision" to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine, a move...
‘Nonsense Law:’ Experts Question Practicality of Home Smoking Ban
BANGKOK — In the wake of a new law that classifies smoking at home as “family violence”, experts are debating whether it’s a practical measure to promote health and wellbeing.
Indonesia Tries to Steer Convicted Militants to New Lives
SOLO, Indonesia — In the heart of Solo city, not far from the Islamic boarding school founded by the radical cleric who inspired the 2002 Bali bombings, the staff of an unremarkable-looking restaurant prepare for another day serving the humble staples of the Indonesian diet to hungry locals.
Top Brass Present During Torture, Bombing Suspect Alleges
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen and Todd Ruiz
BANGKOK — The chief suspect in August's bombing of the Erawan Shrine has claimed top military and police officers were present when he was told he would be killed if he did not confess to the crime.
BANGKOK — The chief suspect in August's bombing of the Erawan Shrine has claimed top military and police officers were present when he was told he would be killed if he did not confess to the crime.
English Class Leads to Religious Confusion at Thai Buddhist Temple
With good intentions to help Buddhist novices learn English, a temple in Ang Thong Province invited foreigners to teach. However, it ended up inviting an Evangelist to spread Christianity in the temple
Thai Government Denies Requesting Chinese Police Joint Patrols
To address the tourist safety concerns, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will cooperate with the Central Investigation Bureau, the Tourist Police, the Ministry...
Bolton Says Trump Asked China to Help Him Get Reelected
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.
No, Disneyland is Not Coming to Laos
BANGKOK — The Walt Disney Co. today dispelled rumors the Magic Kingdom is coming to the neighboring Communist Republic.
