More Thai Monks Defrock Over ‘Miss Golf’ Sex and Money Scandal
Two more Thai Buddhist monks left the religious order on Monday, bringing to nine the total number who have defrocked amid a widening sex and money scandal involving a woman known as "Miss Golf."
Cambodia Will Start Military Conscription Next Year as Tensions With Thailand Persist
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said Monday that his country will implement military conscription starting next year, in an announcement that coincides with persistent border tensions with Thailand.
American Man Rescued from Drainage Pipe Under Bangkok Condo
A 28-year-old American man, identified as "Jack," was rescued from underneath a drainage pipe at a condominium in Bangkok's Jom Thong district on Monday morning after becoming trapped
Trump Marks One-Year Anniversary of Assassination Attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup Final
President Donald Trump on Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of a failed attempt on his life, joining family, friends and close advisers to witness Chelsea's dominating FIFA Club World Cup final victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
Malaysian Tourist Rescued from Drowning at Karon Beach
A 31-year-old Malaysian male tourist was rescued from drowning at Karon Beach in Phuket after lifeguards and other tourists performed CPR
A Look At the Countries that Received Trump’s Tariff Letters
President Donald Trump has sent letters this week outlining higher tariffs countries will face if they don't make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.
Five Arrested in Pattaya Fake Police Robbery, including Chinese Mastermind
Thailand's Regional Police Region 2 have arrested four suspects, including two Chinese nationals, in connection with a robbery case where the perpetrators posed as Thai police officers to assault and rob a 52-year-old Chinese man in Pattaya
Sex, Money, and Saffron Robes: Thai Monasteries’ Darkest Hour
Thailand's Buddhist religious establishment is facing its most serious crisis in recent memory as a sex and money scandal involving one woman and at least 19 monks continues to unfold, forcing seven temple
Trump Announces 30% Tariffs Against EU, Mexico to Begin August 1
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico.
Thailand Must Prepare for Worst-Case 36% Tariff Scenario, Says NESDC Chief
Thailand's economy faces a prolonged downturn as President Trump's aggressive tariff policies threaten to slash Thai exports to the United States by half, according to Dr. Supavud Saicheua
