Beijing Says US B-52 Bombers Over South China Sea is ‘Provocative’
China has labeled a recent mission by nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 bombers over the disputed South China Sea as "provocative."
With a Wai, Chiang Mai Cop Pulls Suicidal Teen to Safety
CHIANG MAI — Last week, it was a Chonburi cop showing compassion to a suicidal teen. Today, a police officer in the north is winning praise for pulling a young life back from the brink.
Safe, Legal Abortion Still Out of Reach For Many Thai Women
BANGKOK — Though abortion remains nominally illegal, about 200,000 women end their pregnancies each year through safe and unsafe channels, killing dozens and leaving tens of thousands suffering complications.
Nurse Who Roughhoused Comatose Grandpa Transferred
PHITSANULOK — The son of a coma patient whose apparent abuse by a nurse was watched by millions online said Thursday he won’t press...
Man Who Gunned Down Teen Driver Gets 10 Years
CHONBURI — An engineer who shot dead a 17-year-old boy during a parking dispute last year was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison.
Brazil Museum Fire Sparks Soul Searching About Spending
RIO DE JANEIRO — Long before Brazil’s National Museum went up in flames, the people who ran it were pleading for help to renovate the dilapidated 200-year-old building that held much of the nation’s historical and scientific heritage.
City Hall Adds Ratchadamri to Paid Parking Roads
BANGKOK — Starting today, Ratchadamri Road joins 65 other Bangkok streets where motorists are supposed to pay to park.
Prayuth Upset by Prediction He’ll Lose Power in Election
Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha lashed out at a senior politician who suggested he will fail to hang onto power after elections promised for February.
American Vet Cuts Off Arm to Escape Meat Grinder
"It would be very easy to sit back, feel sorry for myself and get depressed," he said. "I went through Vietnam. I can handle this."
People Line Streets of Hanoi to Mourn President Quang
Thousands of people lined the streets of Hanoi on Thursday to pay their last respects to Vietnam's late President Tran Dai Quang.
