Water Damage Rising: Flood Insurance Around the World
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The catastrophic flooding unleashed on Texas by Harvey was unprecedented. Elsewhere in the world, from Bangkok to Bucharest, flooding associated with...
Sheriff: 2 Bodies Pulled from California River Gorge
FRESNO, California — A recovery team using a helicopter and a winch on Friday dragged a car from the middle of a dangerous California river where it had been stranded for more than a month and freed two bodies inside believed to be a pair of exchange students from Thailand.
Police Undecided on Filing Charges as Accusations Traded in Custody Battle
BANGKOK — Pattaya police said Friday they are waiting for a psychological evaluation of two young children at the center of a custody dispute before deciding whether to charge a British man with sexually abusing them.
After Taiwan Stop, Fugitive Red Bull Heir’s Path a Mystery
BANGKOK — With the clock about to run out on a hit-and-run charge, the whereabouts of an heir to the Red Bull energy-drink empire...
Thai Customs Seize Smuggled Pangolins and Scales
BANGKOK — Thai customs officials say they have seized more than 100 live pangolins and 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of scales from the endangered animal.
Women Charged With Computer Crimes for Stripping on Facebook
BANGKOK — Two women were charged Thursday with violating the Computer Crime Act for stripping on Facebook Live.
Briton to be Charged for Alleged Abuse of Frenchman’s Kids
CHONBURI — Two young children remained in state care Wednesday after being separated from their parents in a custody battle involving allegations of child molestation that could drag on for months.
Court Upholds Lengthy Sentence, Rejects Bail for News Anchor Sorayuth
BANGKOK — A news personality who was long a regular presence in living rooms nationwide said he will appeal his case after the Appeals Court ruled Tuesday to uphold his conviction.
Police Say Interpol Has Issued Notice for Red Bull Heir
BANGKOK — Interpol has issued an international request for the arrest of the billionaire heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune, stepping up the hunt for the fugitive playboy wanted in allegedly killing of a traffic policeman in a 2012 hit-and-run incident in Bangkok.
Yingluck Safe in Dubai, Source Says
BANGKOK — A source close to the Shinawatra family revealed Sunday that fugitive former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is safe in Dubai and would like to have time to reflect on the state of matters.
