‘Big Bad Wolf’ Book Sale Back With 3 Million English and Thai Books
BANGKOK — Dust off your bookshelves because massive piles of discounted books are returning to Bangkok this August.
Suspect Screaming ‘You Die!’ Kills Up to 23 at Anime Studio
TOKYO — A man screaming "You die!" burst into an animation production studio in Kyoto, Japan, and set it on fire early Thursday, authorities said, killing seven people and leaving at least 16 more presumed dead.
Families of 9 Dead Still Reeling from ‘Praewa’ Crash Nine Years Ago
BANGKOK — Childless after her daughter was killed in a car crash at the hands of a wealthy teen, Suchada Palakul was also soon widowed, with her husband dying from grief.
Passport Bookshop: A Haven for Travel Book Lovers
BANGKOK — For almost 15 years, Passport Bookshop has been the hub of Bangkok’s travel book lovers.
15-Year-Old Dies After Kicked into a Coma in SOTUS Hazing
NAKHON PATHOM — A student who was kicked into a coma during hazing activities by his upperclassmen died Thursday.
Memories of Watching Apollo 11: ‘You Could Hear a Pin Drop’
NEW YORK — When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.
Asian Entertainment Industries Grappling With #MeToo Issues
When Wu Ke-xi was looking for a frightening plotline for her latest film, she didn't need to look further than her own industry.
The Taiwanese...
Singer ‘Tom Dundee’ Freed After Serving Five Years for Lese-Majeste
BANGKOK — A singer-turned-activist who spent five years in prison for defaming the monarchy was released Wednesday morning.
Thanat Thanavacharanon, or Tom Dundee, was greeted...
Philippine Leader Signs Law Punishing Sexual Harassment
MANILA — The Philippine president has signed a bill into law penalizing a range of acts of sexual harassment including catcalling, wolf-whistling and persistent...
Von Der Leyen Confirmed as New European Commission President
BRUSSELS — Ursula von der Leyen was confirmed as the European Commission president Tuesday, becoming the first woman to hold one of the most...
