Suspect Cries Snake, Locks Cop in Cell and Runs (Video)
AYUTTHAYA — A suspected drug dealer fooled a cop into looking for a nonexistent snake in his cell before locking him up and dashing out for a brief moment of freedom early this morning, police said Tuesday.
Vietnam and India Aim to Boost Trade, Defense Cooperation
HANOI — Vietnam and India have agreed to boost their trade while expanding their cooperation in defense and security, among other areas.
Speaking to reporters...
Internet Saves Beautiful Man-Buffalo Friendship
CHAI NAT — Beneath all its crust and saltiness, the internet proved it has a heart in recent days by helping a rural farmer...
Policeman Accused of Killing 3 at Party in East Timor
DILI, East Timor — Scores of people demonstrated in East Timor's capital on Monday to protest the killing of three people at a party,...
See Miss Universe Transform into White Elephant (Video)
SAMUT PRAKAN — The chiseled beauty walked out in a bejeweled, Thai evening dress with a white-veiled contraption on her back. Soon, after she...
Homeless Aussie Who Helped Thwart Attack Charged With Theft
SYDNEY — A homeless Australian man who shot to fame after using a shopping trolley to help police thwart last week's militant attack in...
Transport Minister Open to Raising Some Bus Fares Next Year
BANGKOK — The Transport Minister said Monday he would consider raising fares for private bus operators for the first time in nearly four years after he was met with a rally and strike threats.
With His ‘Smiley Buffalo’ to be Sold Off, Farmer Needs Internet’s Help
CHAI NAT — As buffaloes Kwan Kao and Toong-nguen were loaded onto a truck Sunday to be sold, Tongkum and the other kwai surrounded the vehicle, mooing in mourning.
Asian Shares Mostly Up Cheered by Wall Street Buying Spree
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday after a buying spree on Wall Street kept up investor optimism into a new week, despite...
Landslides Kill 13, Leave 4 Missing in South Central Vietnam
HANOI — Landslides due to rains from a tropical storm have killed 13 people and left four others missing in south-central Vietnam.
A disaster official...
