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Protesters who camped out overnight take a rest along a main road near the Legislative Council after continuing protest against the unpopular extradition bill in Hong Kong, Monday, June 17, 2019. Hong Kong police and protesters faced off Monday as authorities began trying to clear the streets of a few hundred who remained near the city government headquarters after massive demonstrations that stretched deep into the night before. Photo: Vincent Yu / AP

Hong Kong Police Begin to Clear Streets of Protesters

HONG KONG — Hong Kong police and protesters faced off Monday as authorities began trying to clear the streets of a few hundred who...
Left: Tongsri Wongchaiawet drinks a glass of water after dipping her Energy Card into it on June 11, 2019.

MLM ‘Energy Cards’ Radioactive: Professor

BANGKOK — A chemistry professor has warned of radioactive elements in plastic “Energy Cards” being sold as a cure-all for ailments under a multi-level...
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a press conference on Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Hong Kong. Lam said she will suspend a proposed extradition bill indefinitely in response to widespread public unhappiness over the measure, which would enable authorities to send some suspects to stand trial in mainland courts. Photo: Kin Cheung / AP

Hong Kong Leader Suspends Extradition Bill, Says Sorry

HONG KONG — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Saturday she has suspended indefinitely a proposed extradition bill that sparked the city's biggest...

The ‘Energy Card’ MLM Scamming Isaan Elderly

KHON KAEN — Stick ‘em in your pants, in a glass of water, or on appliances – this magic card will heal all your...
Now-deleted photos of the politically-inflected flower offering trays, originally posted Thursday June 13, 2019.

Police Visit Students Behind Anti-Junta Teacher Appreciation Day Stunt

NONG KHAI — Police visited a school in Nong Khai on Thursday after an annual teacher appreciation day turned into a viral political stunt...

Winner of Diageo Reserve World Class Thailand 2019 Announced

Diageo Moet Hennessy (Thailand) recently hosted the final round of DIAGEO Reserve World Class Thailand 2019, the most prestigious bartender competition for contenders in...
Red roses laid in tribute for Phumpuang Duangjan June 13, 2019 at Wat Thap Kradan.

27 Years On, Fans Still Sway to Luk Thung Legend ‘Phumpuang Duangjan’ (Video)

SUPHAN BURI — An annual fair to pay tribute to country music legend Phumpuang Duangjan will continue through Sunday. On Thursday night, the 27th anniversary...
Riot police check the bags of protesters outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Thursday, June 13, 2019. After days of silence, Chinese state media is characterizing the largely peaceful demonstrations in Hong Kong as a "riot" and accusing protesters of "violent acts." Photo: Kin Cheung

Hong Kong Quiet Now, but Prospect of New Protest Looms Large

HONG KONG — Calm appeared to have returned to Hong Kong after days of protests by students and human rights activists opposed to a...
The media interview a mosque shooting victim outside the Christchurch District Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, June 14, 2019. Brenton Tarrant, the man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques on March 15, 2019, pleaded not guilty to all the charges filed against him Friday. Photo: Mark Baker / AP

Man Accused in New Zealand Mosque Killings Pleads Not Guilty

CHRISTCHURCH — The man accused of the New Zealand mosque attacks smirked as his lawyer entered not guilty pleas to terrorism, murder and attempted...
An oil tanker is on fire in the sea of Oman, Thursday, June 13, 2019. Two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz were reportedly attacked on Thursday, an assault that left one ablaze and adrift as sailors were evacuated from both vessels and the U.S. Navy rushed to assist amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. Photo: ISNA / AP

US Says Iran Removed Unexploded Mine From Oil Tanker

DUBAI — The U.S. military on Friday released a video it said showed Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded limpet mine from one of...

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