Vietnam Jails Activist for Using Facebook to Abuse Freedoms
HANOI — A court in northern Vietnam has sentenced an activist to five years in prison after finding him guilty of abusing democratic freedoms...
500+ Foreigners Arrested in New Nationwide Raids
BANGKOK — More than 500 foreigners were arrested in another nationwide raid, police said Friday.
Malaysia Set to Abolish Death Penalty
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's new government said it will abolish the death penalty for all crimes and halt all pending executions, a rare move...
Fake Lawyer Busted Over Foreigner Visa Scams
BANGKOK — A Thai man was arrested for impersonating a lawyer to scam foreigners wanting permanent residency or work permits, police said Thursday.
Guesthouse Near Khaosan Catches Fire, Injures 3
BANGKOK — A fire tore Friday morning through a guesthouse near Khaosan Road in Bangkok, injuring three people.
Former Thai Football Chief Appeals FIFA Ban
LAUSANNE — Former FIFA executive committee member Worawi Makudi is at the Court of Arbitration for Sport challenging his ban for forgery ahead of a Thailand football federation election.
Desperate City Hall Doubles Fine for Undeterred Sidewalk Motorists
BANGKOK — City Hall on Thursday said the number of motorcycle jockeys on sidewalks is almost unchanged even after more than 3 million baht in fines were collected from them in the past three months.
Parents Vow to Press Charges After 8th Graders Beat Autistic Daughter
PHAYAO — The parents of a 10-year-old girl said Thursday that they would press charges against eighth graders who assaulted her at school in Phayao province last week.
Have a Cat or Dog? You May Have to Pay to Register Them
BANGKOK — A government spokesman said pet owners will soon need to register their pets for ฿450 each – prompting concerns and backlash from both academics and abandoned pet carers.
Future Forward Party Decries EC’s Donations Ban
BANGKOK — The Future Forward Party on Thursday demanded that the Election Commission issue a written order if it wants to ban them from...
