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A wedding photo of Alan Hogg and Nhot Suddaen.

Bodies of Murdered Briton and Thai Wife Found

Police said Tuesday they have discovered the buried bodies of a missing British expatriate and his Thai wife, and have arrested the ...
Thai policemen stand guard next to 100 kilograms of seized marijuana before a Tuesday news conference in Bangkok. Photo: Sakchai Lalit / Associated Press

Thai Police Hand Over 100 Kilos of Marijuana for Research

BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday handed over around 100 kilograms of seized marijuana for medical research, as officials seek to produce pot-based medication.

9 Southern Thais Convicted of Bangkok Car Bomb Plot

BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Tuesday found nine young men guilty of conspiring to stage car bomb attacks in the capital two years ago.
Sontaya Khunpluem, at left. At right, junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Junta Replaces Pattaya Mayor by Article 44

By the power of the junta leader’s extralegal authority, Pattaya City got a new mayor Tuesday.
Democrat Party chairman Abhisit Vejjajiva meets last month with Alongkorn Pollabutr, a former deputy party leader now challenging him for party leadership.

Democrat Party Leadership Becomes Three-Way Contest

A former Phitsanulok MP is expected to become the third candidate seeking to lead Thailand’s oldest political party when he announces his candidacy Thursday.
Pigeons take flight Tuesday in Buriram city.

Bangkok’s Evicted Birds Likely to Just Fly Back: Biologist

BANGKOK — City Hall is pushing forward the mass eviction of its pigeon population despite doubts it is effective, including one expert who points out they’ll just fly back.

Lawmakers Eye Article 44 to Speed Cannabis Law

BANGKOK — Fearing a legislative delay to the rollout of medical cannabis, several lawmakers proposed Tuesday that the junta chairman invoke his emergency power to enact it into law immediately.
Kevin Systrom, CEO and co-founder of Instagram, prepares for an announcement about IGTV on June 18 in San Francisco. Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press

Co-Founders of Instagram Resign From Company

SAN FRANCISCO — The co-founders of Instagram are resigning their positions with the social media company without explanation. Chief Executive Kevin Systrom said in a...
Aldi Novel Adilang, 18, is seen on a wooden fish trap floating in the waters near the island of Guam. Photo: Indonesian Consulate General in Osaka

Indonesian Teen Rescued After 49 Days at Sea

An Indonesian teenager survived 49 days adrift at sea after his wooden fish trap slipped its moorings and ...

Vietnam Jails Activist For Anti-Government Facebook Posts

A court in southern Vietnam has sentenced an activist to 27 months in prison for Facebook posts that judges say insulted the ruling Communist Party and government.

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