25 Political Parties Sign Clean Campaign Pledge
BANGKOK — Twenty-five political parties including Pheu Thai, Democrat, Future Forward and Chart Thai pledged Friday to compete fairly in the general election now slated for February.
Bangkok to Have Itself a Smoggy Little Christmas?
BANGKOK — You better not run; you better not hike; you better not breathe, we're telling you why – nasty smog has come to town.
Rogue Drones Shut London Airport for Second Day
LONDON — Drones buzzing over the runway forced the shutdown of London’s Gatwick Airport on Thursday during one of the busiest times of the year, stranding or delaying tens of thousands of Christmas-season travelers and setting off a hunt for the operator of the intruding aircraft.
Mattis Resigns as Pentagon Chief After Clashes With Trump
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned Thursday after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after two years of deep disagreements over America’s role in the world.
War of the Orchids: Battle Erupts Over Miss Universe Bouquet
BANGKOK — In the arms of newly crowned Miss Universe was placed a bouquet of orchids meant to bring pride to Thai florists –...
Thailand Welcomes 10 Millionth Chinese Tourist as Arrivals Fall
BANGKOK — A top tourism official said Thursday he expects up to 12 million Chinese travelers to visit Thailand next year.
After Trump Pulls Out of Syria, Might Afghanistan Be Next?
President Donald Trump is pulling U.S. troops out of Syria. Could a withdrawal from Afghanistan be far behind?
MLB, Union, Cuba Reach Deal for Players to Sign
HAVANA — Major League Baseball, its players' association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island to...
Thai Woman Beaten to Death in Tokyo: Japanese Media
BANGKOK — A 19-year-old Thai woman died yesterday in Tokyo, the Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed Thursday, after Japanese media said she was severely beaten in a hotel.
In Reversal, Foreign Poll Monitors May Be Allowed For February Vote
BANGKOK — Thailand’s top election official said they are prepared to invite foreign observers in to monitor the February poll.
