Chinese Media Calls Hong Kong Protests a ‘Riot’
HONG KONG — Latest on the protests in Hong Kong over proposed extradition legislation (all times local):
11 a.m.
After days of silence, Chinese state media...
Prayuth’s Book Club: PM Recommends ‘Aesop’s Fables’
BANGKOK — Fast on the heels of rating Animal Farm, the junta leader-turned-PM is now recommending Thais read Aesop’s Fables.
Celebs Given Slap on Wrist for Endorsing Fake Diet Supplements
BANGKOK — Three celebrities have narrowly avoided prison despite being found guilty of falsely advertising unlicensed dietary supplements. Their rulings are the first in...
Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas, Water as Protest Escalates
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police fired tear gas and high-pressure water hoses against protesters who had massed outside government headquarters Wednesday in opposition...
‘Pink Dolphins’ Spotted in Phang Nga (Video)
PHANG NGA — Two pink dolphins were spotted for the first time in years at a national park on Tuesday, to the delight of...
65 Rohingya Muslims Found Shipwrecked in Satun
SATUN — Thai officials said they discovered 65 ethnic Rohingya Muslim refugees on Tuesday who were shipwrecked and stranded in southern Thailand.
The chief of Tarutao...
US Crushes Thailand With a Record-Breaking 13-0 in Women’s World Cup
REIMS, France — Thailand was never a real threat to the U.S. national team. Even so, the three-time Women's World Cup champions had no...
Russian Journalist Freed After Police Abruptly Drop Charges
MOSCOW — In a stunning turnaround, Russian authorities Tuesday abruptly dropped all charges against a prominent investigative reporter after a public and media outcry...
Premchai Sentenced to Jail for Bribery in Black Panther Case
SAMUT SONGKHRAM — A construction tycoon was sentenced to a year in prison for bribery in a high-profile case involving the hunting of a...
US and Thailand Are Last to Kick off the World Cup
REIMS, France — Thailand can dream. It just might not do any good against the U.S. national team.
Thailand kicks off the Women's World Cup...
