Anti-Junta Activist Reports Being Ambushed Outside Home
BANGKOK — An anti-junta activist who’s come under frequent assault said he was left bloodied by a group of men who attacked him with a wooden plank Wednesday.
Tons More Toxic Waste Found as Import Ban Raised
CHONBURI — A ban on imports of electronic waste is in the works as over 1,300 metric tons of gaming machines and everyday appliances were discovered Tuesday in Chonburi and Kalasin provinces.
Jail Time Urged For Drivers Without Licenses
BANGKOK — Motorists who forget their driver’s license can usually count on a mai pen rai because it’s such a minor offense, but that could change as authorities are proposing heavier penalties.
Small Notebooks Make Big Difference in Little Lives
BANGKOK — When a group of Thammasat University students began making notebooks for themselves, they found out they could make an impact on the...
Australian Political Challenger Known for Hard-Right Stances
CANBERRA, Australia — Peter Dutton, the government lawmaker who has challenged Australia's prime minister for his job, is publicly perceived as a hard man...
Indonesia Sinks 125 Mostly Foreign Illegal Fishing Vessels
JAKARTA — Indonesia has sunk 125 mostly foreign vessels involved in illegal fishing as it ramps up efforts to exert greater control over its...
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Hoopla Elicits Mixed Feelings in Asia
SINGAPORE — The craze for "Crazy Rich Asians" is hitting Asia, with a premiere in Singapore followed by openings in several neighboring countries later...
Cohen Pleads Guilty, Implicates Trump in Hush-Money Scheme
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying Trump...
US Plan for Coal Power Deregulation Could Cause More Deaths
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday moved to prop up the declining coal industry with an overhaul of Obama-era pollution rules, acknowledging that...
Usain Bolt Trains for 1st Time With Central Coast Mariners
GOSFORD, Australia — Usain Bolt practiced with Australian football club Central Coast Mariners for the first time Tuesday, taking part in light passing drills...
