China Displays Its Weaponry in a Tightly Controlled Military Parade
China's missiles, fighter jets and other military hardware — some on public view for the first time — were displayed in a major parade Wednesday.
Nigerian Man and Thai Wife Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Sukhumvit
A Nigerian man who illegally entered Thailand was arrested along with his Thai wife on Tuesday for drug trafficking operations in the Sukhumvit district.
British Man Appeals to Police After Tricycle Theft in Udon Thani
An elderly British man living in Udon Thani province in northeastern Thailand has had his beloved tricycle motorcycle stolen and is appealing to police to help recover his cherished vehicle
U-Tapao Project Hits Standstill, Bangkok Airways Threatens Contract Exit
The 290-billion-baht ($8.9 billion) Thai project to develop U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City has stalled. Bangkok Airways has signalled that it may pull out of the contract
Xi and Putin Reaffirm ‘Old Friend’ Ties in the Face of US Challenges
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” as the two began a series of meetings Tuesday at a time when their countries
King Power Closes 3 Downtown Duty-Free Branches in Bangkok and Pattaya
King Power Corporation confirmed it will close three downtown duty-free branches in September as part of an organizational restructuring and search for new business models suited to changing market conditions
An Earthquake Destroys Villages in Afghanistan and Kills 800 People, 2,500 Injured
Desperate Afghans clawed through rubble in search of missing loved ones after a strong earthquake killed some 800 people and injured more than 2,500 in eastern Afghanistan,
China’s Xi Seeks Expanded Role for Shanghai Cooperation Organization with a Development Bank
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would accelerate the creation of an SCO development bank Monday at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin, as he seeks to expand the organization's influence and scope.
Dusit Thani Family Battle Intensifies Before Park Opening
A bitter family dispute has erupted at Thailand's iconic Dusit Thani hotel chain, with two sisters moving to oust their older brother as director.
Israel Kills Hamas Spokesperson as Security Cabinet Meets on Expanding Offensive in Gaza
The Israeli military announced Sunday that it killed a longtime spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, as the country's security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza 's most populated areas.
