Monk Killings Add Poison to Already Toxic Deep South
BANGKOK — When two monks were killed on holy ground in Thailand’s Deep South one week ago, virtually every human rights group from Human...
FIFA Asks Thai Premier to Release Bahraini Soccer Player
The Thai government has been asked by FIFA's leadership to release a Bahraini soccer player who is in detention while embroiled in extradition proceedings...
Escaping Bangkok: One Dam Day in Nakhon Nayok
Nakhon Nayok, a fortress-town province since the Ayutthaya era, isn’t likely to be a first or fourth recommendation for a weekend getaway, but the 10th smallest province is just right for a low-key weekend for those bored of Hua Hin’s beaches but without the gas or time to zoom all the way to Korat.
Photos of Actor Chris Hemsworth Filming in Ratchaburi Go Viral
RATCHABURI — When the God of Thunder descended upon the mountains of a local national park, a fanboying government official shared the photos to...
Japan, Iran Advance to Asian Cup Semifinals
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Japan and Iran became the first two teams to advance to the Asian Cup semifinals on Thursday.
Four-time champion Japan...
Rare Pangolins Languish in China Wildlife Rescue System
WASHINGTON — When Chinese police found them in the trunk of a smuggler's car, 33 of the trafficked pangolins – endangered scaly mammals from southern...
In First, Election Rules to Limit Social Media Campaigning
BANGKOK — Those planning to meme their way to electoral triumph via savvy Facebook campaigns need to think twice. Riding the easy train into parliament and Government House won’t be as simple as hiring the zeitgeist-exploding girls of BNK48 to serenade the youth vote.
Malaysian Royals Pick Pahang Sultan as New King
KUALA LUMPUR — Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah of central Pahang state has been named Malaysia's new king, replacing Sultan Muhammad V who abdicated...
Engineers Face Charges After Bangkok Crane Collapse Kills 5
BANGKOK — Construction engineers face charges over a collapsed crane at Bangkok’s Rama III Road which killed five people, police said Thursday.
Korean Accused of Dismembering Compatriot in Rayong
RAYONG — A South Korean man was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of allegedly murdering and dismembering a compatriot in Rayong province earlier this week.
