Trams Could be Humming Across Phuket in 4 Years: Official
PHUKET — Work on a tram line connecting Phuket’s airport to the city is expected to begin next year and could be complete by 2023.
Australia Praises Thai Handling of Saudi Runaway, Concerned About Player
Australia's foreign minister praised Thailand for its handling of a young Saudi woman who fled her family to seek asylum in Australia, but also reminded it of continuing concern about a Bahraini soccer player granted asylum in Australia who remains in Thai detention.
Four Soldiers Shot Dead on Pattani School Campus
PATTANI — A suspect was apprehended Thursday afternoon in an attack which left four paramilitary officers dead inside a Pattani province school.
SET, Asian Markets Settle After Rallying on US-China Hopes
The Stock Exchange of Thailand was down slightly in Thursday afternoon trading as Asian markets delivered mixed results Thursday following the end of three days of trade talks between the U.S. and Chinese without signif
Monkey Massacre? Macaques Drop Dead From ‘Poisoned Watermelon’
RAYONG — Dying monkeys fell from trees foaming at the mouth in Rayong province and police are looking Thursday for who might have poisoned...
Prayuth’s Dark New Ballad Conjures Turbulent Times
BANGKOK — The junta leader called on Thais to hold on to hard-earned peace in what’s become a familiar format during his nearly five years in power – a song.
Laos Sends 30 WWII-Era Soviet Tanks to Russia
Russia's Defense Ministry says it has received 30 Soviet WW II-era T-34 battle tanks from Laos — a move reflecting the national veneration of the weapon.
Foreigner Dies in Possible Traffic Suicide Near Khaosan Road
BANGKOK — A foreigner was killed by a bus Thursday morning on Phra Sumen Road in Bangkok’s old quarter.
Cambodian Opposition Figure Applies for Lifting of Politics Ban
A veteran member of Cambodia's dissolved opposition party broke ranks with his colleagues on Wednesday and became the first to apply for a government-offered lifting of a ban on engaging in political activity.
Aussies Go Topless to Support Saudi Runaway
Four women held a topless protest in Sydney on Thursday to support runaway Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, as ...
