Pro-Junta Party Tries to Stop Nomination of Royal PM
The electoral contest between the leader of Thailand’s ruling junta and a member of its royal family immediately became heated Friday when a pro-junta political party began legal maneuvers to end her candidacy before it could begin.
Police Confirm Sala’s Body Recovered From Plane Wreckage
LONDON — Police confirmed on Thursday that the body recovered from a plane in the English Channel was that of Argentine soccer player Emiliano...
South Hopeful, Wary, but Nuke Talks Crucial for Korean Ties
SEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans, always deeply divided over how best to deal with their often-belligerent northern neighbor, are reacting with both hope...
Top Moments of Ubolratana: Singing, Acting, Instagramming
BANGKOK — Undoubtedly the biggest bombshell in modern Thai political history was Ubolratana Mahidol’s leap onto the political stage today.
Princess Nominated to Lead Thailand in Election Shocker
BANGKOK — Ubolratana Mahidol, the eldest child of the late King Bhumibol, was nominated Friday to be Thailand’s next prime minister.
23 Chinese Rescued from Capsized Speedboat Off Samet
RAYONG — A speedboat carrying Chinese tourists capsized Thursday off Koh Samet, injuring two.
Romanians, Nigerians Arrested in Cambodian Drug Bust
PHNOM PENH — Cambodian police say they have arrested two Romanians and three Nigerians after seizing nearly 5 kilograms (11 pounds) of methamphetamine from...
Aussie Envoy Mum on His Role in Hakeem Arrest
BANGKOK — The Australian Embassy gave no comment Thursday after the immigration police commander said that Ambassador Allen McKinnon admitted to alerting Thai authorities...
How Fake News and Disinfo Will Affect Thailand’s Election
Though the prospects of misinformation being used effectively are high in a nation with some of the world’s most active social media users, experts believe that – given the circumstances – it’s likely to play out differently and on a smaller scale.
Asian Markets Rise on Hopes for Interest Rate Cuts
SINGAPORE — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday on news that the Reserve Bank of Australia may cut interest rates, driving hopes that other...
