Singer ‘Tom Dundee’ Freed After Serving Five Years for Lese-Majeste
BANGKOK — A singer-turned-activist who spent five years in prison for defaming the monarchy was released Wednesday morning.
Thanat Thanavacharanon, or Tom Dundee, was greeted...
Philippine Leader Signs Law Punishing Sexual Harassment
MANILA — The Philippine president has signed a bill into law penalizing a range of acts of sexual harassment including catcalling, wolf-whistling and persistent...
Von Der Leyen Confirmed as New European Commission President
BRUSSELS — Ursula von der Leyen was confirmed as the European Commission president Tuesday, becoming the first woman to hold one of the most...
9 Years On, Crash Victims Say ‘Praewa’ Gave No Compensation
BANGKOK — Nearly nine years after a wealthy teen killed nine people in a car crash, victims came forward Tuesday to say they have yet to receive an apology, much less compensation.
Thai Parents Divided on Physically Punishing Children
BANGKOK — Smacking a kid’s palm is the most popular form of corporal punishment for disciplining children, according to a survey of almost a thousand Thai parents.
Review: ‘Lion King’ Returns but It’s Harder to Feel the Love
Life moves in a circle, "The Lion King" tells us, and, increasingly, so does studio moviemaking.
Close on the heels of "live-action" remakes of "Aladdin"...
Foreign Business Act: New Policy Friendly to Global Construction Companies
Beginning in 2017, foreign construction companies, with pleasant surprises, have found it convenient to launch their contracting business in Thailand with or without applications...
New Travel Bookshop Brings the World to Bangkok’s Old Town
BANGKOK — The owner of a new travel bookshop in Old Town says he opened the store for himself, as much as to encourage other booklovers to explore the world.
India Aborts Moon Mission Launch, Citing Technical Glitch
SRIHARIKOTA — India aborted the launch on Monday of a spacecraft intended to land on the far side of the moon less than an...
Congo Confirms 1st Ebola Case in City of Goma
BENI — The Congolese health ministry confirmed an Ebola case in Goma late Sunday, marking the first time the virus has reached the city...
