Indonesia President Has Big Poll Lead as Election Nears
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Opinion surveys two weeks ahead of presidential and legislative elections in the world's third-largest democracy show Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his ruling coalition maintaining a large lead over the rival camp.
Former French Judge to Head UN Body to Probe Syria Crimes
UNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed a French legal expert and former judge on Monday to head the U.N. investigative body that will help document and prosecute the most serious violations of international law in Syria, including possible war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Man Handing Out Donations Gets Police Warning
CHIANG MAI — A man handing out cash and food to jobless and poor people in Chiang Mai was warned by police that he was risking a mass infection.
10 German Tourists Injured By Bangkok Bus Crash
(9 October) A dozen of people, mostly German tourists, have been injured after their bus crashed into a bridge barrier in central Bangkok.
Netflix to Debut New ‘Cloverfield’ Film After Super Bowl
LOS ANGELES — Netflix has dropped a surprise on Super Bowl viewers — a new "Cloverfield" film will be released after Sunday's game.
US-Based Rights Group: Thai Junta Must Investigate Alleged Torture of Activist
(By Human Rights Watch)
Danish Facilities Group Closes in 13 Countries, Trims Staff
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A leading facility services company says it will shut down operations in 13 countries as it tries to boost growth and...
Furniture, Tonnes of Waste Blocking Bangkok Drainage (Photos)
BANGKOK — A backhoe was needed to pull a recliner and mattress from a drainage tunnel Friday along with tonnes of debris and waste...
TV Celeb Among New Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Public Health on Saturday reported seven new COVID-19 cases, including four members of the same family and celebrity TV actor Matthew Dean.
Father Jumps From Court After Man Acquitted in Son’s Murder
BANGKOK — After the man he believed killed his son walked free Monday, a distraught father jumped from the eighth floor of the Criminal Court to his death.