UN Envoy Says US Sanctions on Myanmar Generals Inadequate
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The U.N. special rapporteur for Myanmar said Thursday the U.S. didn't "go far enough" in sanctions against four top Myanmar generals over the mass killings of minority Rohingya Muslims.
Anime Studio Hit by Deadly Fire Is Known for Skill, Fan Base
TOKYO — It may not be as famous as Japanese anime legend Studio Ghibli, but Kyoto Animation has many core fans and is known as a team of skilled animators that provides top-quality work for others and can produce its own hits, such as "Lucky Star," ''K-On!" and the "Haruhi Suzumiya" series.
‘She Accepts Her Punishments,’ Praewa Family Apologizes to Crash Victims
BANGKOK — The extended family of a woman convicted of killing nine people in a car crash in 2010 said Thursday they are sorry for what happened and pledged to assist families of the victims.
‘Big Bad Wolf’ Book Sale Back With 3 Million English and Thai Books
BANGKOK — Dust off your bookshelves because massive piles of discounted books are returning to Bangkok this August.
Suspect Screaming ‘You Die!’ Kills Up to 23 at Anime Studio
TOKYO — A man screaming "You die!" burst into an animation production studio in Kyoto, Japan, and set it on fire early Thursday, authorities said, killing seven people and leaving at least 16 more presumed dead.
Families of 9 Dead Still Reeling from ‘Praewa’ Crash Nine Years Ago
BANGKOK — Childless after her daughter was killed in a car crash at the hands of a wealthy teen, Suchada Palakul was also soon widowed, with her husband dying from grief.
Passport Bookshop: A Haven for Travel Book Lovers
BANGKOK — For almost 15 years, Passport Bookshop has been the hub of Bangkok’s travel book lovers.
15-Year-Old Dies After Kicked into a Coma in SOTUS Hazing
NAKHON PATHOM — A student who was kicked into a coma during hazing activities by his upperclassmen died Thursday.
Memories of Watching Apollo 11: ‘You Could Hear a Pin Drop’
NEW YORK — When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.
Asian Entertainment Industries Grappling With #MeToo Issues
When Wu Ke-xi was looking for a frightening plotline for her latest film, she didn't need to look further than her own industry.
The Taiwanese...
