Robbers Prey On 'Lucky New Year' Temple-Goers
(1 January) Robbers have stolen belongings from the vehicles of several temple-goers who attended a New Year blessing ceremony in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
New Case Of Pattaya Jet Ski Scam Reported
(27 January) Five Russian tourists have filed a complaint to Pattaya police that they had been fleeced by the notorious jet ski scam.
'Anti-Govt Protester' Found Dead In Prachachuen
(28 January) The body of a man with anti-government protest outfit has been found next to a railroad in northern Bangkok.
Three Men Arrested for Assaulting Foreign Tourists in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI — Police say three Thai men have been arrested for assaulting two tourists from Australia in the northern city of Chiang Mai.
Sri Lanka's President Concedes Defeat in Poll
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Chinese President to Make First State Visit to US
BEIJING (DPA) — Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to pay his first state visit to the United States later this year, state media Monday quoted a top diplomat as saying.
Vietnam Shuts News Website for Exposing Graft
HANOI (DPA) — A popular news site aimed at elderly people has been shut down after breaking several high-profile corruption stories, news reports said Tuesday.
New Zealand Spying for NSA Reached Across Asia, Report Says
WELLINGTON (DPA) – New Zealand contributed electronic surveillance to US intelligence on countries and diplomats from Iran to Antarctica, a news report said Wednesday, citing documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden.
