Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his sex crimes, saying Thursday that the “stories are completely false” and...
The War in Iran is Messy, Cruel, and Tragic
A week ago, when I was at a major shopping mall in Bangkok, far away from the war and destruction in Iran, Lebanon, Israel...
Japan university offers meditation course with Thai monks
KYOTO, JAPAN — Ryukoku University in Japan has introduced a new meditation course as part of its modern Buddhist studies programme, inviting Thai monks...
Thailand freezes 8.2 billion baht more in scam network probe
BANGKOK — 9 April 2026, Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has ordered the seizure and freezing of additional assets worth about 8.27 billion baht...
Lampang police launch horse patrols for Songkran, cut fuel costs
LAMPANG — 8 April 2026, Police in Lampang have introduced horse-drawn carriage patrols for the Songkran festival, combining local heritage with public safety efforts...
The Latest: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on...
IRAN — 8 April 2026, Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, an 11th-hour deal that headed off U.S....
Thai police subdue drug-fuelled man wielding knife
NONG KHAI — 5 April 2026, Police in northeastern Thailand subdued a 32-year-old man allegedly under the influence of drugs after he threatened residents...
Bangkok Skytrain driver screams mid-journey, sparks panic
BANGKOK — A female train driver has been suspended after passengers reported hearing screams from the driver’s cabin on the suburban Red Line, prompting...
Thai PM evades questions on refinery, fuel probe
BANGKOK — 8 April 2026, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declined to comment on several energy-related issues on Tuesday, offering only a brief reaction...
Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally
O'SMACH, Cambodia (AP) — I have often used the word industrial-scale in my own writing to describe the scam compounds that dot this region in Southeast...
