Police to Arrest 12 for Sharing Posts on Koh Tao Rape
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday that a dozen men will be arrested for sharing claims on Facebook that a British tourist was raped on the tourist island of Koh Tao.
Parties Accuse Each Other of Defying Political Ban, Vote Buying
Campaigning may still be banned by the junta, but some politicians are already accusing their peers of paying for party members and votes.
China’s Xi Pledges $60 Billion in Financing for Africa
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday pledged $60 billion in financing for projects in Africa in the form of assistance, investment and...
New UN Human Rights Chief Is Torture Survivor Herself
SANTIAGO, Chile — Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet was 23 years old when she was tortured and fled her country's dictatorship into exile. Now,...
Malaysian Muslim Lesbian Couple Caned in Public Punishment
KUALA LUMPUR — Two Malaysian Muslim women convicted under Islamic laws of attempting to have sex were caned Monday in a rare public whipping...
Thailand Out of Asian Games Top 10 for First Time in 24 Years
BANGKOK — For the first time in more than two decades, Thailand failed to secure a top-10 medal ranking at the Asian Games after...
Women Banned From Police Academy Starting 2019
Without explanation, the police cadet academy announced Sunday it will only admit men starting next year.
8 Injured as Illegal Bangkok Laundromat Explodes
BANGKOK — An illegal laundromat in central Bangkok exploded early Monday morning, injuring eight people and damaging a number of buildings nearby.
Myanmar Court Sentences Reuters Reporters to 7 Years in Jail
YANGON — A Myanmar court sentenced two Reuters journalists to seven years in prison Monday for illegal possession of official documents, a ruling that comes as international criticism mounts over the military's alleged human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims.
Asian Games Stir Indonesian Pride, Boost Jokowi’s Campaign
JAKARTA — Indonesia's hosting of the Asian Games and a record haul of gold medals has swelled national pride, providing a boost to the re-election campaign of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.
