Buddhist monks’ 15-week walk for peace ends in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Buddhist monks — bearing a message of peace — walked into the heart of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday,...
Man found dead in temple after seeking ordination
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A 22-year-old man from Sakon Nakhon province was found dead inside a monk’s room at a temple in Muang district, police...
Ant nest blamed for blaze at ex-candidate’s home
CHAIYAPHUM — 11 February 2026, A house in Chaiyaphum province was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Wednesday after an apparent electrical...
Pad Thai is Thai, not Cambodian, says anti-fake news center
Thailand’s Anti-Fake News Center has dismissed claims circulating on Cambodian social media that Pad Thai originated from a Cambodian royal recipe, citing a lack...
Man fires shots at Thai politician’s home, arrested
SAMUT PRAKAN — 10 February 2026, A 48-year-old man was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into the home of a prominent local politician...
Takaichi’s election victory sets the stage for a rightward shift in Japan’s security policies
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s big election win paves the way for her ruling party to dominate the crucial lower house of parliament....
Driver escapes as police find 240kg of crystal meth
CHIANG RAI — Police seized more than 240 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine after a pickup truck fled a checkpoint and was abandoned in a...
People’s Party leader Natthaphong breaks down in tears on live TV after election setback
BANGKOK — Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party and its prime ministerial candidate, said he accepted the outcome of the election but stressed...
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
HONG KONG — 10 February 2026, Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison under...
Thailand intercepts rhino horn smuggling route to Laos
BANGKOK — 10 February 2026, Thai wildlife authorities have arrested a Vietnamese man at Suvarnabhumi Airport and seized 11.75 kilograms of rhino horn, disrupting...
