Son of Former Coup Leader Appointed New Army Chief
BANGKOK — The eldest son of a former coup leader and secretary of the current junta will take over as the new army chief.
Hia Headcount: Public to Help Count Lumphini Park Lizards
BANGKOK — To settle a dispute over whether Lumphini Park is overrun with monitor lizards, two agencies will recruit the public to conduct the...
Thai Fans on Edge as Women Volleyballers Reach Asian Game Finals
BANGKOK — Thailand’s popular women’s volleyball team made history Friday by reaching the Asian Games finals for the first time in history.
South Asian, Southeast Asian Leaders Discuss Closer Ties
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Leaders of seven South Asian and Southeast Asian nations including Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha are meeting in Nepal to discuss regional trade, economic cooperation, security and peace.
German City’s Mayor Seeks to Reassure Foreign Students
Days after a street killing sparked violent anti-migrant protests, the mayor of Chemnitz sought Friday to reassure foreign visitors, students and investors that the eastern German city is safe, even as
At Franklin’s Funeral, a Call to Respect Black America
DETROIT — As Aretha Franklin was remembered at her funeral Friday as a proud black woman who also used her magnificent voice to stand up for the black community she loved, several speakers used the moment to continue to demand respect for black America.
6,000 Bangkok Drug Busts in 2 Months, But Trend Unclear
BANGKOK — Police said Friday that more than 6,000 drug offenders were busted across the capital in the past two months, an apparent increase over just two years ago.
JJ Green Market to Close Forever in 2 Weeks
BANGKOK — After Sept. 13, not a single vendor will be found at a famous night market in the capital.
US Open Umpire’s Kyrgios Visit Scrutinized; Wozniacki Loses
NEW YORK — Nick Kyrgios was losing big at the U.S. Open on Thursday, and barely even trying. Didn't move while so-so serves flew...
Uganda Opposition Pop Star Blocked From Flying to US for Aid
KAMPALA — A Ugandan pop star-turned-opposition lawmaker whose treason charge has outraged the country after he alleged torture in detention has been blocked from leaving for...
