Burst Drug Packs Found in Stomach of Canal Body
BANGKOK — A man discovered floating in a Bangkok canal died of a drug overdose when the meth packets in his stomach burst, forensic police said yesterday.
Data of Nearly 50 million Turks Allegedly Leaked Online
ISTANBUL — Hackers have posted a database online that seems to contain the personal information of nearly 50 million Turkish citizens in what is one of the largest public leaks of its kind.
New Recruit Beaten to Death As Draft Season Begins
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A 23-year-old soldier died today in southern Thailand after suffering a severe beating at his army base two days ago, according to his family.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A 23-year-old soldier died today in southern Thailand after suffering a severe beating at his army base two days ago, according to his family.
Animal Rights Activists Target China Dog Meat Festival
BEIJING — Animal rights activists are seeking to shut down an annual summer dog meat festival in southern China blamed for blackening the country's international reputation as well as fueling extreme cruelty to canines and unhygienic food handling practices.
Dead Body Found Floating in Bangkok Canal
BANGKOK — When a factory worker tried to remove a bag stuck in a Khlong Ong Ang waste filter yesterday, he was surprised to find the head and shoulder of a man spilling out of it.
Rama IV Road Shooter Caught at Border
BANGKOK — Two men who opened fire on a Toyota last month on Rama IV Road were arrested Sunday morning as they attempted to flee into Myanmar.
Traffic Clogged Jakarta to Suspend Rush Hour Car-Pooling
JAKARTA — Lines of people from women holding babies to school age children, with a hand held up to show they're for hire, are a ubiquitous sight on the Indonesian capital's busiest roads during rush hour.
Panama Papers: Massive Leak Exposes Where World Leaders Hide Money
BERLIN — An international coalition of media outlets on Sunday published what it said was an extensive investigation into the offshore financial dealings of the rich and famous, based on a vast trove of documents provided by an anonymous source.
Debris in Mauritius to be Examined by MH370 Investigators
SYDNEY — A piece of debris found on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius will be examined by investigators to see if it came from missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, Australian officials said Sunday.
As Thein Sein Exits, His Reform Legacy Gains Mixed Reviews
By Swe Win
Myanmar Now
YANGON — Shortly after newly elected President Htin Kyaw completed a swearing-in ceremony in Myanmar’s parliament on Wednesday morning, the country’s new leader, a ‘proxy’ of National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, headed to the Presidential Residence in Naypyitaw.
Myanmar Now
YANGON — Shortly after newly elected President Htin Kyaw completed a swearing-in ceremony in Myanmar’s parliament on Wednesday morning, the country’s new leader, a ‘proxy’ of National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, headed to the Presidential Residence in Naypyitaw.
