Casual Wear Banned for Government House Reporters
Jeans and T-shirts are out of fashion – at least for reporters covering junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Prayuth Quiet on Assembly Triggering Another Poll Delay
Junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha was evasive Monday on whether a possible change to elections law by the assembly would further delay the next election.
Watchdog Activist Doused With Fermented Fish
BANGKOK – A pro-democracy activist on Tuesday said unidentified assailants threw fermented fish at him while he was walking to conduct a one-man protest outside the Government House.
Woman Sought For Shooting Up Judge’s Home
PATHUM THANI — Police said they are looking for a woman who allegedly fired a handgun into the residence of a labor court judge in northern Bangkok last week.
Malaysia Eyes More Than 10-Fold Hike in Singapore Water Deal
PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia's prime minister said Monday he is seeking to hike the price of water sold to neighboring Singapore by more than 10...
As Asian Games Host, Indonesia Has More at Stake Than Sport
JAKARTA — Indonesia is deploying 100,000 police and soldiers to provide security for the Asian Games, the biggest event ever held in its terror...
Tourists Watch as Speedboat Suddenly Combusts, Injuring 1
PHANG NGA — A couple dozen tourists were relaxing Monday on an idyllic beach when three loud explosions were heard and, soon after, the...
Death Toll From Quake That Hit Lombok Passes 430
JAKARTA — The death toll from the earthquake that rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok a week ago has passed 430 and the government...
Malaysia’s Mahathir Aims to Scrap China Deals
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Malaysia's prime minister said Monday he will seek to cancel multibillion-dollar Chinese-backed infrastructure projects that were signed by his predecessor as...
Shocked Officials Learn Bangkok Parks Used For Sex
BANGKOK — City Hall on Sunday promised to increase surveillance of all public parks after netizens called attention to the fact people use them to have sex.
