Chinese Tourist Loses Arm in Sobering Reminder of Thai Road Safety
BANGKOK — Like many others, one Chinese tourist was looking to ring in the new year with a tropical respite. But as happens too...
Airport Taxis Back Down From Strike Threat
Taxi service at Bangkok airports was operating normally Friday afternoon, a day after a group of airport taxi drivers threatened to strike over what they can charge.
China Says N. Korea Could Suspend Nukes for Halt in US Drills
BEIJING — China on Wednesday proposed that North Korea could suspend its nuclear and missile activities in exchange for a halt in joint military drills conducted by the U.S. and South Korea.
70-Year-Old Janitor Struck by Rioter’s Brick Dies in Hospital
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — A senior sanitation worker in Hong Kong died in hospital late Thursday after being hit in his head by one of the bricks hurled by rioters.
Taiwanese Say Factories Damaged in Vietnam's Anti-China Protest
TAIPEI (DPA) — Taiwan summoned the Vietnamese ambassador Wednesday over damage to Taiwanese business properties in southern Vietnam during anti-China demonstrations this week.
Chiang Rai Court Orders 3 Arrest Warrants Over Separatism Banner
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N Korea Thumps Malaysia 4-1 in Asian Cup Qualifying
BURIRAM, Thailand — North Korea moved into second place in its Asian Cup qualifying group by beating Malaysia 4-1 on neutral turf in Thailand on Friday, finally starting a series that has been postponed three times.
Trump Ponders Solar Panels on Mexico Border Wall
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Struggling to advance his agenda in Washington, President Donald Trump traveled to the Midwest on Wednesday for a raucous rally with his loyal supporters – the kind of event he relished before winning the White House.
6 Deaths From Rabies Since Start of 2018: Officials
BANGKOK — The death toll from rabies has increased to six while the epidemic remains present in 24 provinces, the health ministry said Monday.
Engineers Face Charges After Bangkok Crane Collapse Kills 5
BANGKOK — Construction engineers face charges over a collapsed crane at Bangkok’s Rama III Road which killed five people, police said Thursday.