Bangkok’s Salty Water Crisis Hits Government House ‘Lucky Trees’
BANGKOK — Even the powerful are now affected by the ongoing salty tap water crisis in the capital.
Thai-Indonesian Intel Pact Unlikely to Solve Deep South Unrest: Analysts
BANGKOK (AP) — An intelligence-sharing agreement signed by the army chiefs of Thailand and Indonesia is unlikely to significantly help Thailand end a Muslim separatist insurgency in its deep south, analysts said Wednesday.
Potential Winner of New China-US Trade Deal: Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — The trade agreement signed by President Donald Trump and Beijing’s lead trade envoy comes amid seismic shifts in supply chains and investment hastened by the tariff war that began in 2018.
Beijing Steps Up Garbage Sorting Campaign
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China's capital city Beijing is taking concrete steps to promote garbage sorting and has achieved tangible results as preparations for the official launch of a city-wide mandatory regulation taking effect in May enters the home stretch.
Japanese Policeman Arrested on Drunk Driving Charge
NAHA, Japan (Kyodo) — A 58-year-old police officer was arrested Thursday for allegedly driving while drunk in Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, police said.
Warren-Sanders Clash Was Inevitable as Voting Gets Closer
WASHINGTON (AP) — As long as they are rivals, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders couldn’t stay friends forever.
Xi’s Myanmar Visit Expected to Boost Trade, Investment
NAY PYI TAW (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Myanmar is expected to lead to sustainable development in two-way trade and further strengthen bilateral cooperation, Myanmar's Minister of Commerce Than Myint told Xinhua on Thursday.
Trump’s Trial Begins, Senators Vowing ‘Impartial Justice’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump with quiet ceremony Thursday — senators standing at their desks to swear an oath of “impartial justice” as jurors, House prosecutors formally reciting the charges and Chief Justice John Roberts presiding.
Suicides in Japan Hit Record Low, Down for 10th Year in Row
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The number of suicides in Japan fell 4.2 percent in 2019 from the previous year to a record low 19,959, down for the 10th straight year, police data showed Friday.
Thailand is Sending Submarine Crew to Train in China
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Navy on Thursday said the first group of Thai submariners would receive their training in China, where Thailand’s first submarine fleet in nearly 70 years are being built.
