Journey’s End for Nancy Chandler’s Bangkok Maps
For almost half a century, a colorful map highlighting secret soi haunts has been a backpack staple of every dedicated visitor to Bangkok. But...
King’s Sister Gets Royal Medal, New Honorable Title
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Thursday bestowed a new royal honor and decoration upon his elder sister, though her status remains unchanged.
Court Adds Jail Time for Jenphop’s Deadly Crash
AYUTTHAYA — The appeals court on Wednesday found a businessman guilty of killing two students in a car crash while under drug influence in 2016.
China Says It Will Retaliate If Trump Raises Tariffs
BEIJING — China said Thursday it will retaliate if President Donald Trump goes ahead with more tariff hikes in a fight over technology and...
Pakistani Woman Acquitted of Blasphemy Headed to Canada
ISLAMABAD — A Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy after spending eight years on death row in Pakistan, but who still faced death threats from...
HM King Donates 2.4 Billion Baht to Hospitals
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Tuesday donated 2.4 billion baht to 27 public hospitals to purchase new medical equipment.
German Show Apologizes for Mocking Thai Royal Wedding
BANGKOK — A German TV show apologized on Tuesday night for lampooning the wedding ceremony of King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida.
Florida Woman Pulls Alligator From Yoga Pants During Stop
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Sheriff’s officials say a Florida woman pulled a small alligator from her yoga pants during a traffic stop.
Chinese Scientists Try Brain Implants to Treat Drug Addicts
SHANGHAI — Patient Number One is a thin man, with a scabby face and bouncy knees. His head, shaved in preparation for surgery, is wrapped in a clean, white cloth.
Trump Launches New Bid to Overhaul Immigration
WASHINGTON — Reviving a deeply contentious issue that has stymied both Congress and the administration, the White House launched a new bid Tuesday to overhaul a legal immigration system that President Donald Trump has long railed against.
