Frenchman Arrested for Phone Theft in Pattaya
PATTAYA — Police in the resort town of Pattaya said Thursday a French national is under arrest for stealing a cellphone.
Fugitive Says He’ll Surrender if Wanted Poster Gets 15,000 Likes
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media, an agreement that at least one expert calls unethical.
Michael Avenatti Charged with Defrauding Stormy Daniels
NEW YORK — Michael Avenatti, the attorney who rocketed to fame through his representation of porn star Stormy Daniels in her battles with President Donald Trump, was charged Wednesday with ripping her off.
6 Die in Indonesia Post-Election Riots
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian President Joko Widodo said authorities have the volatile situation in the country’s capital under control after six people died Wednesday in riots by supporters of his losing rival in last month’s presidential election.
Chinese Tourist Cleared of Killing Urchins (Updated)
UPDATE (May 23, 2019): After an investigation, police said the Chinese tourist was not killing sea urchins as alleged by online claims. Investigators said the tourist was merely picking up stranded urchins and taking them back to the sea.
Bangkok Hosts 7 Days of Free Concerts, Cultural Shows
BANGKOK — A series of free concerts and traditional performances to honor His Majesty the King’s coronation will begin tonight in Bangkok’s historic quarters.
Canada Pressing China on Detained Canadians
TORONTO (AP) — A Canadian delegation in China is pressing Chinese officials to free two detained Canadians but there has been no contact between the two nations’ leaders or foreign ministers despite the worst relations between Ottawa and Beijing since the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989.
Protesters Clash With Indonesian Police After Election Loss
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Supporters of an unsuccessful presidential candidate clashed with security forces and set fire to a police dormitory and vehicles in the Indonesian capital on Wednesday after the release of official election results.
US Officials Say Goal is Deterring Iran, Not War
WASHINGTON — Tamping down talk of war, top Trump administration officials told Congress on Tuesday that recent actions by the U.S. deterred attacks on American forces. But some lawmakers remained deeply skeptical of the White House approach in the Middle East.
Coronation Day Designated as New Holiday
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday announced May 4 as a public holiday to honor His Majesty the King’s formal coronation, bringing the total number of holidays to 19.
