British Tourist Raped on Phi Phi Island, Police Say
KRABI — A man is under arrest on suspicion of sexually assaulting a British tourist on the popular Phi Phi Don island, police said today.
Thai Oil Rig Workers Rescue Dog Swimming 220km Offshore
BANGKOK — A dog found swimming more than 220 kilometers (135 miles) from shore by workers on an oil rig crew in the Gulf...
North Korea Says It Test-Fired New Tactical Guided Weapon
SEOUL — North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired a new type of "tactical guided weapon," its first such test in nearly half...
Maya Bay to Stay Closed for ‘4-5 Years’
KRABI — The world-famous Maya Bay beach will stay cordoned off from visitors for years, a national park official said Wednesday.
An Ode to Notre Dame, For Now (Video)
PARIS — There is something about architectural wonders which transcends national borders and religion. Notre Dame is one such wonder.
Shock, Sadness, but No Panic: Minutes That Saved Notre Dame
PARIS — Fueled by a lattice of centuries-old timbers, the fire moved hungrily across Notre Dame's rooftop toward the cathedral's iconic spire. It belched...
Missing Thai Teen Found Dead in Tokyo
BANGKOK — A 14-year-old Thai boy was found dead in Tokyo hours after his family reported him missing while on holiday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.
Rebuilding Notre Dame Will Be Long, Fraught and Expensive
LONDON — Notre Dame in Paris is not the first great cathedral to suffer a devastating fire, and it probably won't be the last.
In a...
Around World, ‘Our Hearts Ache’ at Notre Dame Cathedral Fire
The world reacted with shock and prayers to the massive fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, united in grief and in solidarity...
See Unusual Songkran Celebrations Around Thailand (Photos)
BANGKOK — As this year’s Songkran comes to a close for most of the country, let’s take a look at the more unusual ways the tradition is celebrated.
