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Denpasar police chief Ruddi Setiawan, center left, holds a two-year-old male orangutan as Russian Andrei Zhestkov, center right, stands during a Monday press conference in Bali, Indonesia. Photo: Firdia Lisnawati / Associated Press

Indonesia Says Arrested Russian Smuggled Orangutan, Lizards

DENPASAR, Indonesia — Indonesian police said Monday they also found geckos and chameleons in the luggage of a Russian tourist who was arrested for...
Anutin Charnvirakul of the Bhumjaithai Party on Monday.

Surprises, Snubs of Thailand’s 2019 Election

Here are the highlights of those who, against all odds, achieved remarkable results at the polls and those who aimed high but left a lot to desire.

Russian Accused of Trying to Smuggling Orangutan Out of Bali

DENPASAR, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities have arrested a Russian tourist who was attempting to smuggle a drugged orangutan out of the resort island of...

In Leader’s Honor, Kazakh Capital Name Changed to Nur-Sultan

MOSCOW — Kazakhstan has renamed its capital to Nur-Sultan, in honor of the country's longtime leader who resigned this week. The order to change the...
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward Party, casts his vote Sunday in Bangkok. Photo: Julladit Onlamoon / Associated Press

Voting Underway in First Election Since 2014 Coup

BANGKOK — Voters were heading to the polls Sunday in the country's first election since the military ousted an elected government in a 2014...
Junta leader-cum-Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha casts his vote at a polling station March 24 in Bangkok. Photo: Gemunu Amarasinghe / Associated Press

Thai Election Day Ends With Unanswered Questions: Live Blog

Khaosod English reporters are at locations throughout the capital all day today to bring updates from the field.
In this July 27, 2016, file photo, then Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at Trump National Doral in Florida. Photo: Evan Vucci / Associated Press

Special Counsel Mueller Delivers Completed Report

WASHINGTON — The manila envelope in her hand held a single sheet of paper. Wearing a black puffer coat, the woman and her delivery were...
The leader of Pheu Thai Party and candidate for prime minister Sudarat Keyuraphan, second from right, and candidates wave during a Friday election rally in Bangkok. Photo: Gemunu Amarasinghe / Associated Press

New Thai Government May be Unstable, Short-Lived

BANGKOK —Sunday's election is likely to produce a weak, unstable government whether it's a civilian or military-backed party that cobbles together a coalition, setting off a new phase of uncertainty in a country that's ...

Endangered Sea Turtles Hatch for 1st Time in Decades on Thai Soil

PHANG NGA — Dozens of an endangered species of sea turtle hatched Wednesday night in Thailand for the first time in more than two...
Pheu Thai rally supporters Friday.

Last Call: Parties to Rally Tonight in Bangkok (Interactive Map)

BANGKOK — Five major political parties are making their final push for votes on the final day of campaigning in preparation for Sunday’s general election.

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