An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state...
BEIJING (AP) — An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, state...
Tourist attacks Thai man after beach cannabis warning
CHONBURI — 4 May 2026, A brawl broke out on Pattaya beach after a foreign tourist allegedly assaulted a Thai man who had warned...
First-time cannabis use leaves Chinese man in distress at Pattaya shop
CHONBURI — 5 May 2026, A Chinese man reportedly suffered severe adverse symptoms after trying cannabis for the first time, prompting an emergency response...
Families evacuated from Gaza enjoy a day to decompress at Rome’s ancient baths
ROME (AP) — The Baths of Caracalla, the sumptuously decorated public baths complex near the Colosseum, were long a place of leisure, healthcare and relaxation for...
Foreign youths accused of taking drinks without paying on Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI — A shop owner on Koh Phangan has warned fellow operators after two foreign youths allegedly took drinks without paying, according to...
Storm batters durian orchards in Nakhon Phanom, losses hit millions
NAKHON PHANOM — Durian farmers in Si Songkhram district have been left reeling after a brief summer storm toppled trees and knocked fruit to the...
Bangkok VIP prison scandal: officers removed over Chinese inmates’ perks
BANGKOK — The Department of Corrections has ordered a group of prison officials to be removed from service over allegations of providing special “VIP” treatment...
Taiwan’s president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said he arrived in the African nation of Eswatini on Saturday, days after his government was...
1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to...
More than 300 families evacuate in Philippines due to ashfall from volcano
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 300 families have been evacuated after massive amounts of ash billowed from the Mayon volcano over the weekend...
