Blood Drive, Ghosts, Booze Busts Mark Thailand’s 2019 Halloween (Photos)
BANGKOK — Some farangs like to insist “Thais don’t celebrate Halloween,” but reports from around the country appear to contradict that claim.
Norwegian Killed in Pattaya Condo Fire
PATTAYA — Police said Friday morning a Norwegian national died in a fire at a condominium in Pattaya.
US Official Urges ASEAN to Stand up to China in Sea Row
KUALA LUMPUR (AP) — A senior U.S. official on Thursday urged Southeast Asian nations meeting this weekend in Bangkok to put up a stiffer resistance to China's militarization of the disputed South China Sea.
Police Say Body of British Tourist Missing in Cambodia Found
PHNOM PENH (AP) — The body of a British backpacker missing for more than a week in Cambodia was found at sea Thursday about 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the island where she disappeared, officials said.
China’s E-Commerce Helps Thai Digital Economy Bloom
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Young Thai clothing designers Nunthapong Boonnao and Manassawee Suangkaew used to run a store to sell clothes they create in the Thai capital. In 2018 they decided to close their store to set up an online clothing shop in Lazada, a major online shopping company in Southeast Asia.
Failed Mission Raises Doubts About Mexican Security Strategy
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A sloppy operation that failed to nab Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's son followed by days of changing explanations has revealed not so much that Mexico has a failing security strategy, but no real strategy at all, experts say.
Roads to Avoid During the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok (Interactive Map)
BANGKOK — Commuters should expect lengthier travel times on several major roads as more than 3,000 delegates will arrive in the capital for the ASEAN Summit starting Thursday.
Russian Boy Survives Box Jellyfish Sting on Koh Samui
KOH SAMUI — A ten-year-old Russian boy survived an attack from a box jellyfish, a creature known for its fatal toxins, officials said Thursday.
Fire Burns Down Structures at Historic Japanese Castle
TOKYO (AP) — A fire early Thursday burned down structures at Shuri Castle on Japan's southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Family of Missing British Woman Pursuing Jungle Search
KOH RONG, Cambodia (AP) — The brother of a British woman who disappeared after attending a late-night beach party on a Cambodian island said Wednesday her family is planning to hire a private team of professional searchers to comb the jungle for her.
